The Wheel of the Year
Eight festivals mark the turning seasons — four solar festivals at the solstices and equinoxes, and four cross-quarter days between them. Together they are known as the sabbats.
| Sabbat | 2026 (North) | 2027 (North) | Southern Hemisphere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samhain | October 31 | October 31 | April 30 - May 1 |
| Yule | December 21 | December 22 | June 20-22 |
| Imbolc | February 1 | February 1 | August 1-2 |
| Ostara | March 20 | March 20 | September 21-23 |
| Beltane | May 1 | May 1 | November 1 |
| Litha | June 21 | June 21 | December 20-22 |
| Lughnasadh | August 1 | August 1 | February 1-2 |
| Mabon | September 23 | September 23 | March 19-21 |
Samhain
Celtic New Year and final harvest festival. The most powerful night of the year when the veil between worlds is thinnest. A time for honoring ancestors, divination, and preparing for the dark half of the year. Marks the final harvest and the beginning of winter.
Yule
The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and celebrates the rebirth of the Sun. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and the beginning of the Sun's journey towards summer.
Imbolc
Celebrates the first stirrings of spring beneath the earth and honors the Celtic goddess Brigid. A time of purification, inspiration, and the awakening of new life.
Ostara
Spring Equinox celebrating perfect balance between day and night. Marks the triumph of light over darkness and the full awakening of spring energies.
Beltane
Fire festival celebrating the height of Spring and the union of the God and Goddess. A celebration of fertility, passion, abundance, and the full bloom of spring.
Litha
Summer Solstice celebrating the longest day of the year. Marks the height of the Sun's power and the abundance of nature. A time of great power when the veil between the fairy realm and human world is thinnest.
Lughnasadh
First harvest festival of the year, also known as Lammas. Celebrates the beginning of the harvest season, honors the Celtic god Lugh, and marks the transition from summer to fall. A time of thanksgiving for the first fruits of the harvest.
Mabon
Autumn Equinox celebrating the second harvest and the balance between light and dark. A time of thanksgiving, completion, and preparing for the darker half of the year. Named after the Welsh god Mabon ap Modron, the Divine Youth.