The livestock fair
The first days centre on the trading of camels, horses and cattle on the dunes outside town, which is the sight most visitors come for.
Pushkar Fair dates and where to stay.
The Pushkar Fair ends each year on Kartik Purnima. In 2026 that falls on 24 November, with the fair widely listed for 17 to 24 November.
17–24 Novexpected 2026 dates
24 NovKartik Purnima 2026
52ghats around Pushkar Lake
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When the Pushkar Fair takes place.
The Pushkar Fair, also called the Pushkar Mela or Pushkar Camel Fair, is held in the Hindu month of Kartik and closes on the full moon, Kartik Purnima. Because it follows the lunar calendar, the dates change every year and usually fall in late October or November.
For 2026, Kartik Purnima is on Tuesday 24 November and the fair is widely listed for 17 to 24 November. Rajasthan Tourism publishes the final dates and daily programme, so check its announcement before you book travel.
The 2027 fair will again end on Kartik Purnima, in mid-November. This page will be updated when the dates are announced.
What to see at the fair.
Cultural events
The fairground hosts folk music and dance, competitions and craft stalls through the week.
Kartik Purnima
On the final days pilgrims gather for a holy dip in Pushkar Lake, and the ghats are at their most crowded and atmospheric.
Stay close to the fair, away from the crowds.
Pushkar town is at its busiest during the fair. Samskara Pushkar sits in a quiet Aravalli valley near the town, so you can spend the day at the fairground and the ghats and return to a pool, a spa and a proper dinner.
The resort has 177 rooms and villas, including three presidential villas with private pools.
- Book early. Rooms across Pushkar fill well ahead of fair week.
- Plan for traffic near town on the main days and leave extra time.
- Carry a scarf and sun protection for the dunes; evenings in November are cool.
Questions about the Pushkar Fair.
When is the Pushkar Fair in 2026?
The fair is widely listed for 17 to 24 November 2026 and ends on Kartik Purnima, 24 November. Confirm the final programme with Rajasthan Tourism.
Why do the Pushkar Fair dates change every year?
The fair follows the Hindu lunar calendar and ends on the full moon of the month of Kartik, so its dates shift each year.
How do I get to Pushkar for the fair?
Kishangarh Airport is 30 km from the resort and Jaipur Airport is 145 km. See how to reach Pushkar.
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