South Asian Celebrations Calendar

Through the year

South Asian celebrations calendar

National days and festivals our Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Afghan customers celebrate. Time for henna, hair oil, a fresh trim and a party look.

Fixed dates

  • 26 Jan India Republic Day
  • 4 Feb Sri Lanka Independence Day
  • 23 Mar Pakistan Day
  • 26 Mar Bangladesh Independence Day
  • 14 Apr Bengali New Year, Pohela Boishakh
  • 14 Aug Pakistan Independence Day
  • 15 Aug India Independence Day
  • 19 Aug Afghanistan Independence Day
  • 16 Dec Bangladesh Victory Day

Dates that move each year

  • Spring Holi
  • March Nowruz, around 20 or 21 March
  • April Vaisakhi, 13 or 14 April
  • Summer South Asian Heritage Month in the UK, mid July to mid August
  • August Raksha Bandhan
  • Autumn Navratri and Diwali
  • Moon dates Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

These follow lunar or religious calendars, so check the date each year.

Wedding season

Mehndi nights and weddings run all year, with the busiest months in spring and summer. Henna, hair oil, lashes and a sharp trim for the groom's side.

Bride-to-be and wedding day kit · Eid gift sets

Get ready for your day

Henna · Dabur Amla · Dabur Vatika · Hair oil · Hair dyes · Hair and beard dye · Beard care · Eye makeup · Eyelashes

For barbershops: barber kits, Red One and Gummy.

See also our African and Caribbean celebrations calendar.

Have we missed your day?

This list is not complete. If your celebration is missing, tell us and we will add it.

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Always do a patch test before using henna or hair dye, and follow the pack.