Complete list of major Pagan holidays in 2026, including the eight Wiccan Sabbats. These dates are widely recognized across modern Pagan, Wiccan, and Neo-Pagan traditions.
According to published 2026 Pagan calendars
1. Imbolc
- February 1–2, 2026
- Festival of light, purification, and the first stirrings of spring.
2. Ostara (Spring Equinox)
- March 20, 2026
- Celebration of balance, fertility, and renewal.
3. Beltane
- May 1, 2026
- Fire festival marking peak spring and the beginning of summer.
4. Litha (Summer Solstice)
- June 21, 2026
- Longest day of the year; celebration of the sun at its height.
5. Lughnasadh (Lammas)
- August 1, 2026
- First harvest festival honoring abundance and gratitude.
6. Mabon (Autumn Equinox)
- September 22, 2026
- Day and night in balance; second harvest festival.
7. Samhain
- October 31, 2026
- Pagan New Year; honoring ancestors and the thinning of the veil.
8. Yule (Winter Solstice)
- December 21, 2026
- Shortest day of the year; rebirth of the Sun.
Esbats – Full Moon Celebrations (2026)
Many Pagan traditions also celebrate Esbats during each Full Moon.
2026 will have 13 Full Moons
2026 Full Moon Dates & Names:
- Jan 3 – Wolf Moon (Supermoon)
- Feb 1 – Snow Moon
- Mar 3 – Worm Moon (Total Lunar Eclipse)
- Apr 1 – Pink Moon
- May 1 – Flower Moon
- May 31 – Blue Moon
- Jun 29 – Strawberry Moon
- Jul 29 – Buck Moon
- Aug 28 – Sturgeon Moon
- Sep 26 – Harvest Moon
- Oct 26 – Hunter’s Moon
- Nov 24 – Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
- Dec 23 – Cold Moon (Supermoon)
Summary
In 2026, Pagan observances include:
- 8 Sabbats (Wheel of the Year festivals)
- 13 Esbats (Full Moon celebrations)
The Sabbats form the core annual Pagan holiday cycle, while Esbats provide monthly spiritual observances tied to lunar phases.