EmojiFestival messages are more fun with the right symbol. This page lists the emoji that fit common festivals, and says clearly when there is no exact emoji for something.
| Festival | Emoji to use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali | 🪔 🎆 🎇 ✨ 🧨 🪙 | 🪔 is the diya lamp. Many people avoid the firecracker for environmental and safety reasons. |
| Holi | 🎨 🌈 💦 🌸 | There is no gulal emoji; the palette and the rainbow stand in. |
| Eid | 🌙 ⭐ 🕌 🍬 | The crescent moon and star is also used in many other contexts. |
| Christmas | 🎄 🎅 ⭐ 🎁 🔔 | Tree, Santa, star and gift. |
| New Year | 🎉 🥂 🎆 🕛 | Midnight clock and fireworks. |
| Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Baisakhi | 🪁 🔥 🌾 | Kite, bonfire and wheat. |
| Raksha Bandhan | 🧿 🎁 🍬 ❤️ | There is no rakhi emoji. |
| Independence and Republic Day | 🇮🇳 🎖️ | Flag emoji may show as letters on Windows. |
| Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Durga Puja | 🛕 🪔 🥁 🌺 | Temple, lamp, drum and hibiscus. |
Writing a festival greeting
A good greeting names the festival, adds a wish and uses one or two emoji, for example: "Wishing you and your family a bright Diwali 🪔". Too many emoji make a greeting look like a forward. If you are writing to many people, add the person's name to the first line; it makes it personal.
Using religious symbols with care
Religious symbols such as 🕉️, ☪️, ✝️ and ✡️ are respected by believers. Use them only for what they mean, not as decoration. If you are unsure, use a neutral emoji such as a flower or a lamp.
What does not exist
Many festival objects have no emoji. Instead of forcing a wrong picture, write the word and add a simple emoji beside it.
The full lists are on the activities and objects pages. For festival captions see caption ideas.