Durga Puja 2026 in Leicester is approaching, and local visitors should use the organiser’s latest notice rather than last year’s puja timetable. Leicester Probashi’s published 2026 notice lists the celebration for Saturday 17 October to Tuesday 20 October 2026 at Geeta Bhavan. Check the organiser’s website before travelling for the current daily programme, entry guidance and any changes.
Durga Puja Leicester 2026: date and venue
- Published dates: 17–20 October 2026
- Venue named by the organiser: Geeta Bhavan, Leicester
- Organiser to check: Leicester Probashi official website
The public notice confirms the date range and venue, but an hour-by-hour timetable for pushpanjali, bhog, Sandhi Puja, aarti, cultural performances and entry arrangements was not available in the information verified for this update. We have therefore not copied the 2025 schedule or guessed ritual times. Ask the organiser or check its latest event announcement for the programme that applies to your visit.
What happens during Durga Puja?
Durga Puja honours Goddess Durga and her victory over Mahishasura. Bengali Hindu communities commonly gather for devotional worship, anjali, bhog, aarti and cultural performances during the festival. Exact ritual timings depend on the local puja committee and the panchang it follows; they should not be inferred from a generic UK timetable.
Plan your visit
- Check the latest official announcement shortly before leaving, especially for opening hours, registration or ticket requirements.
- Confirm whether visitors can attend all programme sessions or whether some events require separate booking.
- Plan transport and parking using the venue’s current directions. Do not assume a space is reserved unless the organiser confirms it.
- Ask the organiser directly about accessibility, seating, prasad, dietary requirements and photography rules.
- If you are travelling with children or older relatives, check crowd levels and the facilities available at the venue.
Durga Puja dates and local calendars
Festival calendars explain the religious dates, but local organisers set their own public opening hours and cultural programme. For the Leicester calendar, consult Drik Panchang’s 2026 Leicester Durga Puja calendar alongside the organiser’s notice. Use the organiser—not an old article—for the final venue schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Puja in Leicester in 2026?
Leicester Probashi’s published notice lists 17–20 October 2026 at Geeta Bhavan. Check the official website for any subsequent changes.
What time is aarti or pushpanjali?
The exact 2026 times were not confirmed in the official information verified for this update. Check the latest programme before attending.
Are tickets required?
The public information verified here does not establish a general ticket rule. Confirm entry requirements with the organiser.
Related Leicester guides
See our guide to Hindu temples in Leicester for more local temple information.
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Event schedules can change; this guide intentionally includes only the date and venue published by the organiser and avoids unverified times, fees or artist line-ups.