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Traditional Festivals in Asia
36 festivals in 14 countries, sorted by the next date. 13 have confirmed dates.
On nowTraditional Festival
OctTue
Dhafra Camel Festival
27 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027AEUnited Arab Emirates
In 2 daysTraditional Festival
NovSun
Diwali Festival
8 Nov 2026INIndia
In 11 daysTraditional Festival
NovTue
Pushkar Camel Fair
17–24 Nov 2026INIndia
In 18 daysTraditional Festival
NovTue
Full Moon Parties
24 Nov 2026THThailand
In 53 daysTraditional Festival
DecTue
Comiket (Comic Market)
29–31 Dec 2026JPJapan
In 90 daysTraditional Festival
FebThu
Sapporo Snow Festival
4–11 Feb 2027JPJapan
In 92 daysTraditional Festival
FebSat
Chinese New Year
6 Feb 2027CNChina
In 4 monthsTraditional Festival
MarMon
Nyepi (Balinese New Year)
8 Mar 2027IDIndonesia
In 5 monthsTraditional Festival
MarTue
Holi Festival
23 Mar 2027INIndia
In 5 monthsTraditional Festival
AprMon
Qingming Festival
5 Apr 2027CNChina
In 5 monthsTraditional Festival
AprWed
Chaul Chnam Thmey
14–16 Apr 2027KHCambodia
In 7 monthsTraditional Festival
JunWed
Dragon Boat Festival
9 Jun 2027CNChina
In 11 monthsTraditional Festival
SepWed
Pchum Ben
29 Sep – 1 Oct 2027KHCambodia
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2026Decexp.
Harbin Ice Festival
Expected December 2026CNChina
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Janexp.
Sinulog Festival
Expected January 2027PHPhilippines
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Febexp.
Panagbenga Festival
Expected February 2027PHPhilippines
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Marexp.
Cherry Blossom Festivals
Expected March 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Aprexp.
Kanamara Matsuri
Expected April 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Aprexp.
Songkran
Expected April 2027THThailand
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Aprexp.
Thrissur Pooram Elephant Festival
Expected April 2027INIndia
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
Bun Bang Fai - Rocket Festival
Expected May 2027LALaos
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Mayexp.
Pahiyas Festival
Expected May 2027PHPhilippines
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Gion Matsuri Festival
Expected July 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Naadam Festival
Expected July 2027MNMongolia
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Boryeong Mud Festival
Expected July 2027KRSouth Korea
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Hokkai Heso Matsuri
Expected July 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Julexp.
Nallur Festival
Expected July 2027LKSri Lanka
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
Expected August 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Tanabata Festival
Expected August 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Baliem Valley Festival
Expected August 2027IDIndonesia
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Awa Odori Festival
Expected August 2027JPJapan
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Augexp.
Kandy Esala Perahera
Expected August 2027LKSri Lanka
ExpectedTraditional Festival
2027Octexp.
Naga Fireball Festival
Expected October 2027THThailand
Dates TBATraditional Festival
DatesTBA
Hungry Ghost Festival
Dates to be announcedSGSingapore
Dates TBATraditional Festival
DatesTBA
Maha Kumbh Mela
Last held Jan 2025 · new dates TBAINIndia
Dates TBATraditional Festival
DatesTBA
Riyadh Spring Festival
Dates to be announcedSASaudi ArabiaAbout
About traditional festivals in Asia
Explore Asia's most iconic traditional festivals — from centuries-old rituals to colorful local customs. Find dates, locations, tips, and highlights so you can plan your visit around unforgettable cultural experiences.
Each card shows the next date we have for the festival. Confirmed dates are announced by the organisers; expected dates are projected from the last edition and are not announced yet; TBA means no usable date yet. Dhafra Camel Festival in United Arab Emirates (27 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027); Diwali Festival in India (8 Nov 2026); Pushkar Camel Fair in India (17–24 Nov 2026).
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