The colourful mosaic of festivals and fairs in Kerala is as diverse as the land, an expression of the spirit of celebration that is an essential part of the State. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, the festivals of Kerala are in keeping with its rich tradition and culture.

Round the year, these festivals bring joy and zeal, even as we go about the mundane affairs of our life. It exhibits harmony among people from all walks of life. They are also occasions to cleanup and decorate houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts.

Some of the common festivals / fairs celebrated by the people of Kerala are:

Onam (August - September)
Thiruvathira Festival (December – January)
Makara Vilakku Festival [14th January]
Vishu (14th April)
Easter [April]
Thrissur Pooram (April – May)
Oachirakali [Mid June]
Vinayaka Chaturthi (August – September)
Mahanavami (September – October)
Diwali (October – November)
Idul Fitr (Celebrated on the first day of the new moon in Shawwal, it marks the end of Ramadan)
Christmas (25 December]
Thrikarthika (November – December)
Maramon Convention [February)
Bakrid (Celebrated on the tenth day of the month Dhul Hijja)
Miladi Sharif [July]
Moharam [One of the four months declared sacred by Allah in the Holy Qur an. The other three months are Rajab, Dhul-Qi da and Dhul-Hijja]
Attukal Ponkala (February – March)
Malappuram Nercha (February – March)
Rakkuli Thirunnal (6th January)
Jewish Perunnal
Nehru Trophy Boat Race (August)