What are the pagan holidays in 2026?
The eight major pagan holidays of the Wheel of the Year in 2026 are:
- Imbolc: February 1–2, 2026
- Ostara (Spring Equinox): March 20, 2026
- Beltane: May 1, 2026
- Litha (Summer Solstice): June 21, 2026
- Lughnasadh/Lammas: August 1, 2026
- Mabon (Autumn Equinox): September 22, 2026
- Samhain: October 31, 2026
- Yule (Winter Solstice): December 21, 2026.
These dates mark the key seasonal transitions celebrated in many pagan and Wiccan traditions—perfect for planning your year ahead with pagan holidays 2026.
Pagan holidays 2026 Table
Here is a handy table of each of the eight major pagan holidays (Sabbats) for 2026:
| # | Festival | Date in 2026 | What it marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imbolc | February 1–2, 2026 | The first stirrings of spring; purification and returning light. |
| 2 | Ostara (Spring Equinox) | March 20, 2026 | Day and night are in balance; renewal, fertility, awakening. |
| 3 | Beltane | May 1, 2026 | Fire festival of life, growth and love; midpoint of spring to summer. |
| 4 | Litha (Summer Solstice) | June 21, 2026 | Longest day of the year; peak of solar energy and abundance. |
| 5 | Lughnasadh / Lammas | August 1, 2026 | First harvest festival; grain, bread, giving thanks for growth. |
| 6 | Mabon (Autumn Equinox) | September 22, 2026 | Day and night equal; second harvest, reflection, letting go. |
| 7 | Samhain | October 31, 2026 | End of the harvest, beginning of the darker half of the year; honoring ancestors. |
| 8 | Yule (Winter Solstice) | December 21, 2026 | Shortest day of the year; rebirth of the light, turning the wheel again. |
Note: Some traditions observe the festival from the evening of the previous day (since many pagan calendars mark the day from sunset to sunset). Some dates may shift by a day depending on local time‐zones or interpretation.
Conclusion
By marking pagan holidays 2026 in your calendar, you’re not just noting dates—you’re aligning with a deeper rhythm of the year. Whether you follow the tradition closely or simply use these as nature-based checkpoints, these eight key festivals give structure, meaning, and opportunity for reflection or celebration.
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