{"id":2058,"date":"2026-07-15T16:07:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/blog\/?p=2010"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:07:57","slug":"rann-utsav-2026-27-dates-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/blog\/rann-utsav-2026-27-dates-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Rann Utsav 2026-27 Dates &#038; Schedule \u2014 Full Moon Nights &#038; Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning your White Desert trip and searching for the <strong>Rann Utsav dates 2026<\/strong>-27? Here is the complete festival calendar. <strong>Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027<\/strong> at the Dhordo Tent City in the White Rann of Kutch \u2014 around four months of cultural performances, full-moon nights, desert safaris and luxury tent stays. This guide covers the full schedule, the all-important full-moon dates, key highlight periods and exactly when to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rann Utsav 2026-27 Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Rann Utsav 2026-27<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Festival Start<\/strong><\/td><td>5 November 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Festival End<\/strong><\/td><td>4 March 2027<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Total Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>Around 4 months (120 days)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Tent City, Dhordo, White Rann of Kutch<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Nearest City<\/strong><\/td><td>Bhuj (about 80 km)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Rann Utsav 2026-27 dates. The opening ceremony date is confirmed each year by Gujarat Tourism.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <strong>Rann Utsav dates 2026<\/strong>-27 follow the festival&#8217;s usual winter window, when the <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/destinations\/white-rann\/\">White Rann<\/a> is at its dazzling best. Book early \u2014 the best tents and headline dates sell out months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rann Utsav Dates 2026-27 \u2014 Full Moon Nights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full-moon nights are the most magical \u2014 and most in-demand \u2014 dates of the entire festival, when the white salt desert glows silver under the moonlight. Here are the full-moon dates falling within and around the <strong>Rann Utsav 2026-27<\/strong> season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>25 October 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Sharad Purnima (just before the season opens)<\/li>\n<li><strong>23 November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>23 December 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>22 January 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>20 February 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>22 March 2027<\/strong> (just after the tent city closes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-moon dates are the first to sell out and carry premium pricing. If you want the moonlit desert experience at a better rate, book a night a day or two before or after the exact full moon \u2014 see our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-rann-utsav\/\">best time to visit Rann Utsav<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlight Dates &amp; Peak Periods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diwali week (mid-late October 2026)<\/strong> \u2014 festive start to the season<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas to New Year (24 December 2026 \u2013 1 January 2027)<\/strong> \u2014 busiest and most premium period<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kite Festival \/ Makar Sankranti (14 January 2027)<\/strong> \u2014 a colourful cultural highlight<\/li>\n<li><strong>Republic Day long weekend (24\u201328 January 2027)<\/strong> \u2014 high demand, book early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These peak dates are charged at premium rates and fill up fastest. Weekdays in November and February offer the best value and smaller crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rann Utsav Daily Schedule \u2014 A Typical Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While exact timings vary, a typical day at the Rann Utsav tent city follows this rhythm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning<\/strong> \u2014 breakfast, sunrise desert views, adventure activities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daytime<\/strong> \u2014 sightseeing around Kutch (Bhuj, craft villages, Kala Dungar)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evening<\/strong> \u2014 White Rann sunset, the festival&#8217;s signature experience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Night<\/strong> \u2014 cultural programme with folk music, dance and dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Included During the Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard Rann Utsav tent city package covers your tent stay, all meals, the evening cultural programme, a White Rann sunset visit, a desert safari, Bhuj airport or station pickup, and applicable permits. Premium and Rajwadi suites carry a premium, and peak dates are charged at higher rates. See full details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/blog\/rann-utsav-2026-packages-price-booking-guide\/\">Rann Utsav 2026 packages guide<\/a> and compare tiers in our <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/blog\/rann-utsav-tent-city-packages-price\/\">tent city packages price comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Should You Stay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most visitors stay <strong>1 to 3 nights<\/strong> at the tent city. One night covers the essential sunset and cultural evening; two nights gives a relaxed pace with time for nearby sightseeing. To combine the festival with a wider Kutch tour, pair it with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/packages\/\">Kutch tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Book for Rann Utsav 2026-27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Demand builds quickly for the headline dates. For full-moon nights, Christmas\u2013New Year and the Republic Day weekend, book 2 to 3 months ahead. For weekdays in November or February, a few weeks is usually enough. Message us early and we will secure the best tents for your dates. Book directly via our <a href=\"https:\/\/kutchdiaries.com\/tent-city\/\">Tent City page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Rann Utsav 2026-27 dates?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027 at the Dhordo Tent City in the White Rann of Kutch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the full moon dates for Rann Utsav 2026-27?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full-moon nights are 23 November 2026, 23 December 2026, 22 January 2027 and 20 February 2027, with Sharad Purnima on 25 October 2026 just before the season opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does Rann Utsav last?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival runs for around four months across the winter season, from early November to early March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does Rann Utsav take place?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the tent city near Dhordo village, on the edge of the White Rann of Kutch, about 80 km from Bhuj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your Rann Utsav 2026-27 Trip with Kutch Diaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know your dates and want to secure the best tents? Message Kutch Diaries and we will plan your perfect Rann Utsav trip around the dates that suit you. <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917778071220?text=Hello%2C%20I%20want%20to%20book%20Rann%20Utsav%202026-27.%20Please%20share%20dates%20and%20details.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 Click here to enquire on WhatsApp<\/a> or call <strong>+91 77780 71220<\/strong>. We reply within 2 hours, 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rann Utsav 2026-27 runs from 5 November 2026 to 4 March 2027. 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