# Asian Guides: full index for language models > Your portal for learning about the cultures of Asia. Whether you plan a tour or want an insight into this fascinating continent, our guide covers the traditions, heritage and modern trends that make Asia unique. Generated 2026-10-28 from the guide's own data. Canonical origin: https://www.asianguides.com. Short version: https://www.asianguides.com/llms.txt. ## About this guide Asian Guides (asianguides.com) is a festival and public holiday guide for Asia. It covers 58 festivals in 20 countries and lists public holidays for 46 countries, 20 with a full calendar. It is one of the Continent Guides: - [Planet EU](https://www.planeteu.com): festivals and public holidays in Europe - [Asian Guides](https://www.asianguides.com): festivals and public holidays in Asia (this guide) - [Planet Americas](https://www.planetamericas.com): festivals and public holidays in the Americas - [African Guides](https://www.africanguides.com): festivals and public holidays in Africa - [Oceania Guides](https://www.oceaniaguides.com): festivals and public holidays in Oceania ## Dates and statuses - Festival dates are whole days; no start times are published. - On now: the festival is running today. - Confirmed: future dates announced by the organisers. - Expected: no dates announced yet. The guide moves the last edition forward by one year (two for events held every other year). Treat it as a projection. - TBA: no usable date, because the event is irregular or no dates are listed. - Public holidays come from the open-source date-holidays library: public and bank holidays, plus school and optional holidays and observances on the country pages. ## How to cite - Link the canonical URL of the page that holds the fact. Every page declares it in . - Quote a festival date together with its status and year, e.g. "expected February 2027". - For holiday dates, link the country page (/holidays/). For how a holiday is celebrated, link its guide (/holiday/). - Machine-readable sources: https://www.asianguides.com/sitemap.xml (with lastmod), https://www.asianguides.com/feed.xml (RSS, upcoming festivals), https://www.asianguides.com/video-sitemap.xml and https://www.asianguides.com/image-sitemap.xml. ## Freshness - Pages are rendered on request, so statuses and day counts match the day of the visit. - This file is regenerated at most every 12 hours. Statuses below are as of 2026-10-28. - Holiday calendars cover 2026 and 2027. - Each page's last content update is the lastmod in /sitemap.xml. **URL patterns** - https://www.asianguides.com/: home, the next festivals and holidays - https://www.asianguides.com/events: every festival, soonest first - https://www.asianguides.com/event/: one festival: dates and status, editions, country, booking link - https://www.asianguides.com/category/: festivals of one type - https://www.asianguides.com/video/: a festival's intro video (18 videos) - https://www.asianguides.com/public-holidays: every country of the guide - https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/: one country's public holiday calendar and festivals - https://www.asianguides.com/holiday/: a guide to one holiday - https://www.asianguides.com/contact: write to the editors - Not content: /api/*, /search.json ## Festivals (58) Soonest first. Each line: dates (status); country; type. Then attendance, video and summary where known. - [Hue Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hue-festival): on now, 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026; Vietnam (VN); Cultural Festival. Hue Festival was organized as a year-long, four-season cultural programme in 2025 and 2026. It features traditional performances, royal rituals, and contemporary art around the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - [Naga Fireball Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/naga-fireball-festival): on now, 22 Oct – 3 Nov 2026; Thailand (TH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 20.000 visitors. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/naga-fireball-festival. The Naga Fireball Festival, also known as the Bang Fai Phaya Nak Festival, is a mesmerizing and mysterious event held annually in Thailand. This unique spectacle features the natural phenomenon of glowing orbs rising from the Mekong River. - [Dhafra Camel Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/dhafra-camel-festival): on now, 27 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027; United Arab Emirates (AE); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Typically attracts over 20,000 visitors annually, including participants and enthusiasts from across the UAE and international tourists. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/dhafra-camel-festival. The Al Dhafra Camel Festival in the United Arab Emirates is an annual cultural festival showcasing camel beauty contests, heritage activities, and traditional Bedouin customs. Attracting visitors globally, this iconic event emphasizes Emirati heritage, camel breeding and other unique desert festivities. - [Diwali Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/diwali): 8 Nov 2026 (confirmed); India (IN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: More than 1 billion. Celebrate Diwali, a Festival of Lights, with dazzling displays of diyas, fireworks, and colored rangoli designs. This is a five-day Hindu festival that shows the victory of light over darkness and good over evil and brings families together in order to pray, feast, and joyously celebrate. - [Loy Krathong](https://www.asianguides.com/event/loy-krathong): 15–24 Nov 2026 (confirmed); Thailand (TH); Light Festival. Loy Krathong is Thailand's enchanting festival of lights held annually in November. It features the floating of beautifully decorated krathongs on waterways, fireworks, and cultural performances, celebrating the Goddess of Water and letting go of past misfortunes. - [Pushkar Camel Fair](https://www.asianguides.com/event/pushkar-camel-fair): 17–24 Nov 2026 (confirmed); India (IN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 200.000 visitors. The Pushkar Camel Fair in India is a vibrant cultural and livestock festival held annually in Rajasthan. Known for its bustling camel trading, traditional folk performances, and religious significance, this event attracts thousands of visitors worldwide. Highlights include camel races, cultural shows, and the sacred Pushkar Lake pilgrimage. - [Yi Peng Lantern Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/yi-peng-lantern-festival): 23–25 Nov 2026 (confirmed); Thailand (TH); Light Festival. Attendance: Thousands of visitors. Held annually during the full moon of the 12th lunar month, this festival features thousands of glowing lanterns released into the night sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Rooted in Buddhist traditions, Yi Peng symbolizes the release of negativity and the welcoming of good fortune. - [Full Moon Parties](https://www.asianguides.com/event/full-moon-parties): 24 Nov 2026 (confirmed); Thailand (TH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 30.000 to 50.000. Full Moon Party in Thailand: Experience the world-famous Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, Thailand, with thousands gathered for dancing on the beach under a full moon, neon lights, and thumping music. - [Hornbill Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hornbill-festival): 1–10 Dec 2026 (confirmed); India (IN); Cultural Festival. The Hornbill Festival runs from 1 to 10 December 2026 at Kisama near Kohima. Plan around the Naga cultural programme, entry permit, venue, and travel updates. - [Abu Dhabi Grand Prix](https://www.asianguides.com/event/abu-dhabi-grand-prix): 3–6 Dec 2026 (confirmed); United Arab Emirates (AE); Sports Festival. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set for 3 to 6 December 2026 at Yas Marina Circuit. See F1 dates, ticket details and travel advice. - [Comiket (Comic Market)](https://www.asianguides.com/event/comiket): 29–31 Dec 2026 (confirmed); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 500.000+ per edition (historically). Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/comiket. Comiket (Comic Market) in Tokyo is Japan's largest fan-driven marketplace for doujinshi and indie creations. Held twice a year at Tokyo Big Sight, it brings together creators, cosplayers, and enthusiasts for two crowded, high-energy days. Expect massive queues, rare self-published works, and strict but friendly etiquette that keeps the creative chaos humming. - [AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027](https://www.asianguides.com/event/afc-asian-cup-saudi-arabia-2027): 7 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 (confirmed); Saudi Arabia (SA); Sports Festival. Plan for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 with confirmed dates, host cities, stadium schedule and travel tips. - [Jaipur Literature Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/jaipur-literature-festival): 14–18 Jan 2027 (confirmed); India (IN); Arts Festival. Attendance: Draws well over 200,000 book lovers and hundreds of authors across five packed days. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/jaipur-literature-festival. The Jaipur Literature Festival in Jaipur, India is a five-day celebration of reading and ideas. Expect marquee authors, sharp debates, the Jaipur Music Stage, and the publishing forum Jaipur BookMark, all hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer—ideal for pairing sessions with Pink City sightseeing in January. - [SIAF2027](https://www.asianguides.com/event/sapporo-international-art-festival): 16 Jan – 21 Feb 2027 (confirmed); Japan (JP); Arts Festival. SIAF2027 spreads art across 11 Sapporo venues from 16 January to 21 February 2027, with different opening dates at several sites. - [Sapporo Snow Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/sapporo-snow-festival): 4–11 Feb 2027 (confirmed); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Over 2.5 million visitors annually. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/sapporo-snow-festival. The Sapporo Snow Festival is scheduled for February 4–11, 2027, with massive ice sculptures, illuminations, and family-friendly snow attractions across Sapporo. - [Chinese New Year](https://www.asianguides.com/event/chinese-new-year): 6 Feb 2027 (confirmed); China (CN); Traditional Festival. : Celebrate Chinese New Year, the most important traditional festival in China. Known as the Spring Festival, this event marks the beginning of the lunar new year with vibrant parades, family reunions, and delicious feasts. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with dragon dances, fireworks, and red lanterns symbolizing luck and prosperity for the coming year. - [Tokyo Marathon](https://www.asianguides.com/event/tokyo-marathon): 7 Mar 2027 (confirmed); Japan (JP); Sports Festival. Tokyo Marathon 2027 takes place on March 7, from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station. See the official course, free EXPO dates, entry status and visitor tips for the race's 20th edition. - [Nyepi (Balinese New Year)](https://www.asianguides.com/event/nyepi): 8 Mar 2027 (confirmed); Indonesia (ID); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Observed by all Balinese Hindus and visitors on the island. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/nyepi. Experience Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, a unique Hindu celebration marked by 24 hours of complete silence, fasting, and self-reflection across the island of Bali. Discover its ancient rituals, vibrant Ogoh-Ogoh parades, and profound spiritual significance. - [Basant Kite Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/basant-kite-festival): 12–14 Mar 2027 (confirmed); Pakistan (PK); Kite Festival. Attendance: 500,000 to 1 million attendees annually. Lahore's Basant festival returned from 6 to 8 February 2026. The next edition is scheduled for 12 to 14 March 2027, with kite-flying, music, and local food; check official safety rules before attending. - [Holi Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/holi): 23 Mar 2027 (confirmed); India (IN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Millions of people. Soak oneself in the colors of Holi, the festival of colors, which is celebrated all over India. This is one of the vibrant festivals that marks the arrival of spring with playful color-throwing, joyous music, and dancing. Good triumphs over evil and is united with the spirit through colored festivals and cultural traditions. - [Qingming Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/qingming-festival): 5 Apr 2027 (confirmed); China (CN); Traditional Festival. The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated to honor ancestors and welcome the arrival of spring. Held annually in early April, it features tomb-sweeping rituals, family gatherings, and outdoor activities like flying kites and enjoying nature. - [Hong Kong Sevens](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hong-kong-sevens): 9–11 Apr 2027 (confirmed); Hong Kong SAR China (HK); Sports Festival. The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens returns to Kai Tak Stadium on 9–11 April 2027. Check confirmed dates, venue details, ticket updates and transport options. - [Chaul Chnam Thmey](https://www.asianguides.com/event/chaul-chnam-thmey): 14–16 Apr 2027 (confirmed); Cambodia (KH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Attracts millions of Cambodians and visitors each year. Celebrate Chaul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year, with vibrant traditions, cultural rituals, and joyous festivities. Held every April, this three-day event marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a new year, featuring temple ceremonies, family gatherings, and traditional games. - [Ansan Street Arts Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/ansan-street-arts-festival): 1–3 May 2027 (confirmed); South Korea (KR); Arts Festival. Attendance: 50.000 to 80.000. The Ansan Street Arts Festival is an annual street festival held every May in Ansan, South Korea. This vibrant event transforms the city into a dynamic canvas of art and performance, featuring a diverse range of street performances, parades, and interactive art installations. Artists from around the world gather to showcase their talents, making it a unique cultural experience. The festival aims to create a cultural site on the streets, turning them into spaces of art and creativity. - [Dragon Boat Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/dragon-boat-festival): 9 Jun 2027 (confirmed); China (CN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 7 - 8 million. Celebrate the rich tradition and vibrant culture of China's Dragon Boat Festival. Held annually, this exhilarating event features intense dragon boat races, the fragrance of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and colorful decorations. Join locals in honoring Qu Yuan, a revered poet, and experience a festival steeped in history and community spirit. - [Hong Kong Book Fair](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hong-kong-book-fair): 14–20 Jul 2027 (confirmed); Hong Kong SAR China (HK); Cultural Festival. Attendance: The annual seven-day fair, which runs concurrently with other expos, typically attracts nearly 1 million visits. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/hong-kong-book-fair. The Hong Kong Book Fair is a seven-day literary and cultural mega-event held annually in July. Organized by the HKTDC, it features thousands of books, e-books, multimedia products, and stationery. The fair includes renowned author seminars, a themed exhibition, and concurrent expos like the Sports and Leisure Expo. It promotes reading culture and serves as a major platform for the Asian publishing industry. - [World Athletics Championships Beijing 27](https://www.asianguides.com/event/world-athletics-championships-beijing-2027): 10–19 Sep 2027 (confirmed); China (CN); Sports Festival. The World Athletics Championships return to Beijing from 10–19 September 2027. Find the confirmed dates, Bird's Nest venue and travel pointers. - [Mid-Autumn Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/mid-autumn-festival): 15 Sep 2027 (confirmed); China (CN); Harvest Festival. Attendance: Millions of tourists. The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is one of China's most cherished traditions. Known for its iconic mooncakes, vibrant lantern displays, and family reunions, the festival honors the harvest moon and symbolizes unity and gratitude. - [Pchum Ben](https://www.asianguides.com/event/pchum-ben): 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 (confirmed); Cambodia (KH); Traditional Festival. Pchum Ben, or Ancestors' Day, is a deeply spiritual Cambodian festival that honors deceased ancestors. Taking place at 15th day of the 10th Khmer month, it features ceremonies at pagodas, where offerings of food and prayers are made to appease ancestral spirits. This significant event highlights Cambodian culture, Buddhist traditions, and community spirit. - [Thimphu Tshechu Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/thimphu-tshechu-festival): 10–12 Oct 2027 (confirmed); Bhutan (BT); Religious Festival. Attendance: Thousands of Bhutanese people and international visitors, including monks and lay dancers. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/thimphu-tshechu-festival. The Thimphu Tshechu is Bhutan's grand annual religious festival held in its capital, honoring Guru Rinpoche through elaborate masked dances and traditional celebrations, drawing thousands seeking blessings and cultural immersion. - [Dubai Airshow](https://www.asianguides.com/event/dubai-airshow): 15–19 Nov 2027 (confirmed); United Arab Emirates (AE); Cultural Festival. Attendance: Over 148,000 trade visitors and 1,500 exhibitors are expected to attend. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/dubai-airshow. Experience the future of aviation at the Dubai Airshow, the world's leading aerospace event. Held biennially, it brings together industry giants, military delegations, and tech innovators for five days of groundbreaking announcements, spectacular flying displays, and unparalleled networking. Discover the latest in commercial aircraft, defense technology, and space exploration in the heart of Dubai. - [Harbin Ice Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/harbin-ice-festival): Expected December 2026 (projected from the last edition, not announced); China (CN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 30.000 visitors daily. Packed with large ice sculptures, lighted ice turrets, and detailed snow sculptures, the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China holds a yearly winter wonderland whose making leaves millions amazed, adding on reasons to visit the site for its originality in design and size to be among the biggest ice and snow festivals around the world. - [Sinulog Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/sinulog-festival): Expected January 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Philippines (PH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Millions of devotees and tourists. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/sinulog-festival. Discover the Sinulog Festival, Cebu's most iconic and vibrant event. Learn about its rich history, the mesmerizing Sinulog dance, and the deep religious devotion to the Santo Niño that makes this festival a truly unforgettable experience. - [Panagbenga Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/panagbenga-festival): Expected February 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Philippines (PH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 50.000+ attendees. The Panagbenga Festival, also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, is an annual celebration held in Baguio City, Philippines. The 2026 programme ran from February 1 to March 8; the organizer has not yet published dates for 2027. Derived from the Kankanaey term meaning 'season of blooming', this vibrant festival showcases the city's rich floral heritage through grand parades, street dancing, and cultural events. The festival not only highlights Baguio's status as the 'Summer Capital of the Philippines' but also underscores its unique cultural identity. Visitors from around the world flock to experience the stunning floral displays, lively performances, and the cool mountain climate of Baguio. - [Cherry Blossom Festivals](https://www.asianguides.com/event/cherry-blossom-festivals): Expected March 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 60 million people. Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan are iconic celebrations that mark the arrival of spring. Known locally as Hanami, these festivals involve viewing the stunning cherry blossoms, or sakura, which bloom across the country from late March to early May. - [Kanamara Matsuri](https://www.asianguides.com/event/kanamara-matsuri): Expected April 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 50.000+ annually. Kanamara Matsuri, which translates to 'Festival of the Steel Phallus', is quite unusual and is held in Kawasaki, Japan. Every April, giant phallic-shaped mikoshi shrines are carried around, promoting fertility, marital harmony, and protection from diseases. Enjoy an absolutely unique experience in culture combined with joy. - [Songkran](https://www.asianguides.com/event/thai-new-year): Expected April 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Thailand (TH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 300.000+ annually. Take part in the Thai New Year, Songkran, and enjoy joyful water fights, traditional rituals, and celebration of renewal and good fortune. Join in this vibrant festival from April 13th to 15th and wash away the past year's troubles with water-splashing fun and cultural festivities. - [Thrissur Pooram Elephant Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/thrissur-pooram-elephant): Expected April 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); India (IN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 1 million visitors. The Thrissur Pooram Elephant Festival, which takes place in Kerala, India, is a dazzling cultural fiesta with majestic caparisoned elephants, vivid processions, and traditional percussion drumming. Dubbed the 'Mother of All Poorams', the iconic festival is a mirror of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. - [Bun Bang Fai - Rocket Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/bun-bang-fai): Expected May 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Laos (LA); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 5,000 to 10,000 attendees. The Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival is a traditional merit-making festival celebrated in Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia. It marks the beginning of the rainy season and is a call for plentiful rain for a bountiful harvest. - [Pahiyas Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/pahiyas-festival): Expected May 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Philippines (PH); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 100.000+ visitors. The Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines, is a vibrant thanksgiving celebration honoring San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. It is known for its colorful decorations made of rice, fruits, and vegetables. - [Bali Arts Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/bali-arts-festival): Expected June 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Indonesia (ID); Arts Festival. Attendance: 12.000+ artists and performers. The Bali Arts Festival showcases Balinese culture through exhibitions, traditional dance, music, puppetry, and handicrafts in Denpasar. The 2026 edition ran from 13 June to 11 July. Dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced. - [Gion Matsuri Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/gion-matsuri-festival): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 280.000 people. The Gion Matsuri Festival, held every July in Kyoto, is one of Japan's most famous and celebrated festivals. It dates back to 869 and showcases magnificent floats, known as 'yamaboko', paraded through the streets. Highlights include the Yoiyama evening festivities, traditional music, and street food. - [Naadam Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/naadam-festival): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Mongolia (MN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 12.000. Naadam Festival, Mongolia's premier cultural celebration, held annually in July, showcases traditional 'Three Manly Games' - wrestling, archery, and horse racing. This vibrant event highlights Mongolia's rich heritage, uniting locals and travelers to experience unparalleled athleticism and historic customs. - [Qingdao Beer Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/qingdao-beer-festival): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); China (CN); Beer Festival. Attendance: Estimated annual attendance: 5,000,000+. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/qingdao-beer-festival. Experience the Qingdao International Beer Festival in China, Asia's premier beer celebration in Qingdao's scenic Huangdao District. This annual festival features over 2,300 beer varieties from global and local breweries, vibrant live music, cultural parades, beachside parties, and thrilling competitions that unite beer enthusiasts for an unforgettable festival atmosphere. - [Boryeong Mud Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/boryeong-mud-festival): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); South Korea (KR); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 2.2+ million annually. Experience the Boryeong Mud Festival, which is one of the major summer events in South Korea. Every year, this event is organized at Daecheon Beach, comprising mud wrestling, mud slides, and mud baths. From therapeutic advantages with Boryeong mud to a cultural experience, this will be truly enjoyed and a time for relaxation. - [Hokkai Heso Matsuri](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hokkai-heso-matsuri): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 30.000 visitors. The Hokkai Heso Matsuri, or 'Hokkaido Belly Button Festival', is a quirky and vibrant summer event held in Furano, Japan. Celebrating the region's agricultural heritage, participants paint their bellies as faces and dance through the streets. - [Nallur Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/nallur-festival): Expected July 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Sri Lanka (LK); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 100.000+ annually. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/nallur-festival. The Nallur Festival in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a spectacular 25-day Hindu celebration held at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. Featuring colorful chariot processions, traditional rituals, and Tamil devotional music, it attracts devotees and visitors alike, blending spirituality, culture, and community in an unforgettable annual event. - [George Town Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/george-town-festival): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Malaysia (MY); Film Festival. Attendance: Attendance figures reaching over 200,000 in recent years. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/george-town-festival. The George Town Festival in Malaysia is a vibrant celebration of arts and culture, featuring an array of performances, exhibitions, and workshops. This annual event showcases local and international talent, transforming the historic city into a dynamic cultural hub. - [Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hiroshima-peace-memorial): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Thousands of participants each year. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/hiroshima-peace-memorial. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, held annually on August 6th, commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing and promotes world peace. - [Tanabata Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/tanabata): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: More than 2 million. Celebrate the Star Festival, Tanabata, in Japan with colorful decorations, traditional dances, and the enchanting tradition of writing wishes on tanzaku papers. - [Baliem Valley Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/baliem-valley-festival): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Indonesia (ID); Traditional Festival. Attendance: Thousands of visitors each year. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/baliem-valley-festival. The Baliem Valley Festival in Indonesia is a vibrant celebration of tribal culture, featuring mock wars, traditional dances, and unique rituals. Held annually in Papua, this festival showcases the rich heritage of the Dani, Yali, and Lani tribes, attracting visitors from around the world to witness its colorful and captivating performances. - [Awa Odori Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/awa-odori): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Japan (JP); Traditional Festival. Attendance: The Awa Odori in Tokushima typically attracts over 1.3 million spectators over its four-day duration, with approximately 100,000 dancers participating. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/awa-odori. Awa Odori, Japan's largest and most exhilarating traditional dance festival held annually in Tokushima. Join over a million spectators as thousands of dancers in vibrant costumes flood the streets, moving to the infectious two-beat rhythm. - [Kandy Esala Perahera](https://www.asianguides.com/event/kandy-esala-perahera): Expected August 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Sri Lanka (LK); Traditional Festival. The Kandy Esala Perahera is a grand Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka, celebrated annually in Kandy. This vibrant event features traditional dancers, musicians, fire-breathers, and lavishly decorated elephants. Held in July or August, it honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha. - [Tihar](https://www.asianguides.com/event/tihar): Expected October 2027 (projected from the last edition, not announced); Nepal (NP); Light Festival. Tihar, Deepawali, is one of the most colorful and vibrant five-day Hindu festivals celebrated in Nepal. A festival of lights, honoring gods, animals, and sisters and brothers, celebrates spirituality and cultural heritage. Lightening oil lamps to intricate patterns of rangoli, offering worships to dogs to cows, Tihar is quite an enchanting festival-one which portrays Nepal's diverse heritage. Ideal for tourists visiting the country in search of cultural experiences. - [Galle Literary Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/galle-literary-festival): Dates to be announced; Sri Lanka (LK); Arts Festival. Attendance: Readers, writers, artists, and speakers from Sri Lanka and abroad. Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/galle-literary-festival. The Galle Literary Festival is a recurring international literature and arts festival in Galle, Sri Lanka. It brings readers, writers, artists, and speakers together across venues inside the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications for conversations, readings, workshops, and related cultural programming. - [Hungry Ghost Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/hungry-ghost-festival): Dates to be announced; Singapore (SG); Traditional Festival. The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is an important traditional event in Singapore, celebrated during the seventh lunar month. This festival involves rituals to honor and appease spirits, with offerings of food, burning incense, and performing Chinese opera and getai shows. It provides a unique cultural experience, deeply rooted in Chinese folklore and traditions. - [Maha Kumbh Mela](https://www.asianguides.com/event/maha-kumbh-mela): Last held Jan 2025 · new dates TBA; India (IN); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 660,000,000+ visits (2025). Video: https://www.asianguides.com/video/maha-kumbh-mela. The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 4 or 12 years in Prayagraj, is the largest religious gathering on Earth. Pilgrims, sadhus, and akharas converge at the Triveni Sangam for ritual bathing, spiritual discourses, and processions, turning the riverfront into a grand, temporary city of faith and culture. - [Riyadh Spring Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/event/riyadh-spring-festival): Dates to be announced; Saudi Arabia (SA); Traditional Festival. Attendance: 150.000+ visitors. Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Riyadh Spring Festival in Saudi Arabia! Enjoy vibrant flower displays, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities in Al-Bujairi Park. ## Festival types (10) - [Traditional Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/traditional-festival): 36 festivals - [Arts Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/arts-festival): 5 festivals - [Cultural Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/cultural-festival): 5 festivals - [Sports Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/sports-festival): 5 festivals - [Light Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/light-festival): 3 festivals - [Beer Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/beer-festival): 1 festival - [Film Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/film-festival): 1 festival - [Harvest Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/harvest-festival): 1 festival - [Kite Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/kite-festival): 1 festival - [Religious Festival](https://www.asianguides.com/category/religious-festival): 1 festival ## Countries (46) - [Afghanistan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/afghanistan): AF; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Armenia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/armenia): AM; next public holiday: New Year's Eve (Նոր տարվա գիշեր), Thursday 31 Dec 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Azerbaijan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/azerbaijan): AZ; next public holiday: Flag Day (Dövlət Bayrağı günü), Monday 9 Nov 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Bahrain](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bahrain): BH; next public holiday: National Day (اليوم الوطني), Wednesday 16 Dec 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Bangladesh](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bangladesh): BD; next public holiday: Victory Day (বিজয় দিবস), Wednesday 16 Dec 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Bhutan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bhutan): BT; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 1 festival - [Brunei](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/brunei): BN; next public holiday: Christmas Day (Hari Krismas), Friday 25 Dec 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Cambodia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/cambodia): KH; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 2 festivals - [China](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/china): CN; next public holiday: New Year's Day (元旦), Friday 1 Jan 2027; 7 festivals - [Georgia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/georgia): GE; next public holiday: Saint George's Day (გიორგობა), Monday 23 Nov 2026; no festivals listed yet - [India](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/india): IN; next public holiday: Christmas Day, Friday 25 Dec 2026; 7 festivals - [Indonesia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/indonesia): ID; next public holiday: Christmas Day (Hari Raya Natal), Friday 25 Dec 2026; 3 festivals - [Iran](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/iran): IR; next public holiday: Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara (ﺷﻬﺎدت ﺣﻀﺮت ﻓﺎﻃﻤﻪ زﻫﺮا ﺳﻼم اﷲ ﻋﻠﯿﻬﺎ), Friday 13 Nov 2026; no festivals listed yet - [Iraq](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/iraq): IQ; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Israel](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/israel): IL; next public holiday: Passover (Pesach) (פסח), Thursday 22 Apr 2027; no festivals listed yet - [Japan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/japan): JP; next public holiday: Culture Day (文化の日), Tuesday 3 Nov 2026; 11 festivals - [Jordan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/jordan): JO; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Kazakhstan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/kazakhstan): KZ; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Kuwait](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/kuwait): KW; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Kyrgyzstan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/kyrgyzstan): KG; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Laos](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/laos): LA; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 1 festival - [Lebanon](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/lebanon): LB; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Malaysia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/malaysia): MY; next public holiday: Deepavali, Monday 9 Nov 2026; 1 festival - [Maldives](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/maldives): MV; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Mongolia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/mongolia): MN; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 1 festival - [Myanmar](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/myanmar): MM; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Nepal](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/nepal): NP; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 1 festival - [North Korea](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/north-korea): KP; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Oman](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/oman): OM; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Pakistan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/pakistan): PK; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 1 festival - [Palestine](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/palestine): PS; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Philippines](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/philippines): PH; next public holiday: Bonifacio Day, Monday 30 Nov 2026; 3 festivals - [Qatar](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/qatar): QA; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Saudi Arabia](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/saudi-arabia): SA; next public holiday: Founding Day (يوم التأسيس), Monday 22 Feb 2027; 2 festivals - [Singapore](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/singapore): SG; next public holiday: Deepavali, Monday 9 Nov 2026; 1 festival - [South Korea](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/south-korea): KR; next public holiday: Christmas Day (기독탄신일), Friday 25 Dec 2026; 2 festivals - [Sri Lanka](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/sri-lanka): LK; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); 3 festivals - [Syria](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/syria): SY; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Tajikistan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/tajikistan): TJ; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Thailand](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/thailand): TH; next public holiday: King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday, Saturday 5 Dec 2026; 5 festivals - [Timor-Leste](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/timor-leste): TL; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Turkmenistan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/turkmenistan): TM; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [United Arab Emirates](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/united-arab-emirates): AE; next public holiday: National Day (اليوم الوطني), Wednesday 2 Dec 2026; 3 festivals - [Uzbekistan](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/uzbekistan): UZ; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet - [Vietnam](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/vietnam): VN; next public holiday: New Year's Day (Tết Dương lịch), Friday 1 Jan 2027; 1 festival - [Yemen](https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/yemen): YE; no public holiday calendar (not covered by date-holidays); no festivals listed yet ## Next public holidays across the guide - Tuesday 3 Nov 2026: Culture Day (文化の日), Japan. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/japan - Monday 9 Nov 2026: Flag Day (Dövlət Bayrağı günü), Azerbaijan. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/azerbaijan - Monday 9 Nov 2026: Deepavali, Malaysia. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/malaysia - Monday 9 Nov 2026: Deepavali, Singapore. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/singapore - Thursday 12 Nov 2026: Constitution Day (Konstitusiya günü), Azerbaijan. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/azerbaijan - Friday 13 Nov 2026: Martyrdom of Fatima-Zahara (ﺷﻬﺎدت ﺣﻀﺮت ﻓﺎﻃﻤﻪ زﻫﺮا ﺳﻼم اﷲ ﻋﻠﯿﻬﺎ), Iran. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/iran - Tuesday 17 Nov 2026: National Revival Day (Milli Dirçəliş günü), Azerbaijan. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/azerbaijan - Monday 23 Nov 2026: Saint George's Day (გიორგობა), Georgia. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/georgia - Monday 23 Nov 2026: Labor Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日), Japan. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/japan - Monday 30 Nov 2026: Bonifacio Day, Philippines. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/philippines - Wednesday 2 Dec 2026: National Day (اليوم الوطني), United Arab Emirates. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/united-arab-emirates - Saturday 5 Dec 2026: King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday, Thailand. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/thailand - Thursday 10 Dec 2026: Constitution Day, Thailand. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/thailand - Wednesday 16 Dec 2026: National Day (اليوم الوطني), Bahrain. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bahrain - Wednesday 16 Dec 2026: Victory Day (বিজয় দিবস), Bangladesh. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bangladesh - Thursday 17 Dec 2026: Accession Day (يوم الجلوس), Bahrain. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bahrain - Tuesday 22 Dec 2026: Birthday of Imam Ali (وﻻدت ﺣﻀﺮت اﻣﺎم ﻋﻠﯽ ﻋﻠﯿﻪ اﻟﺴﻼم), Iran. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/iran - Friday 25 Dec 2026: Christmas Day (বড়দিন), Bangladesh. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/bangladesh - Friday 25 Dec 2026: Christmas Day (Hari Krismas), Brunei. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/brunei - Friday 25 Dec 2026: Christmas Day, India. https://www.asianguides.com/holidays/india ## Holiday guides (3) - [Army Day in China 🇨🇳](https://www.asianguides.com/holiday/cn/army-day): Find out China's Army Day's rich history, a national holiday to commemorate the People's Liberation Army. Discover signature activities, historic commemorations, and cultural events that celebrate the significance of this special day in Chinese culture. - [Christmas](https://www.asianguides.com/holiday/christmas): December 25 is celebrated by most of the world as Christmas, but in Asia, some countries observe the day with their unique cultural celebrations. - [Labour Day in China](https://www.asianguides.com/holiday/cn/labour-day): Labour Day in China, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated on May 1st. It honors the contributions of the working class and is a significant public holiday, often extended for travel and family gatherings across the nation. ## Contact - [Contact the editors](https://www.asianguides.com/contact): corrections, festival tips and partnerships - [Privacy policy](https://www.asianguides.com/privacy)