Diwali, Gurpurab, Lohri, Vaisakhi, Eid, Teej, Karva Chauth, Christmas and the wedding seasons: here is when each one falls, what people book with us for it, and when to book so your makeup, mehndi or stitching is ready on the day.
Glam & Seam Studio in Newton, Surrey lists every festival and holiday its clients dress up for, from Diwali and Gurpurab to Vaisakhi, Eid, Teej, Karva Chauth and Christmas. Book makeup and mehndi one to two weeks ahead, and order stitched suits or blouses three to four weeks before the day.
October to March is the busiest stretch for Punjabi, Hindu and Muslim weddings in the Lower Mainland. Brides book trials and pre-bridal plans; families book group makeup, mehndi and outfit stitching.
Free bridal consultationThe biggest dress-up night of the autumn. People book party makeup, saree draping, guest mehndi and quick threading in the days before Lakshmi Puja.
Lakshmi Puja is Sunday 8 Nov 2026 in both Vancouver and India calendars.
Book Diwali makeupSikh families mark Guru Hargobind Ji's release on the same day as Diwali, with gurdwara visits and fireworks. Clients come in for a fresh suit fitting, threading and a simple, polished look.
Observed on the Diwali date, 8 Nov 2026.
Book a tailoring visitFamilies go to the gurdwara and the Nagar Kirtan in their best suits and turbans. We stitch and alter salwar suits and kurta pajamas, and do threading and light, natural makeup.
Most calendars (India / SGPC-based) give Tue 24 Nov 2026; Drik Panchang for Vancouver puts Kartik Purnima on 23 Nov. Surrey gurdwaras may hold programmes and Nagar Kirtan on a nearby weekend — confirm locally.
Book a tailoring visitA statutory day of remembrance in BC, not a beauty occasion. We list it so you can check our hours before you visit.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Check hours and bookDecember fills up with office parties and family get-togethers. People book party makeup, gel manicures, brows and a facial before the big night.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) is a BC statutory holiday; Boxing Day (26 Dec) is not a BC stat but many businesses close.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book for ChristmasA night for full glam. People book party or airbrush makeup, lashes and nails for New Year's Eve parties.
New Year's Day (1 Jan 2027) is a statutory holiday.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book New Year'sBonfire, gidha and bhangra — and big parties for a first Lohri. Families book new Punjabi suits, party makeup and mehndi for the evening.
Lohri is fixed on the solar calendar, the evening before Makar Sankranti; 13 Jan in 2027.
Book a tailoring visitJanuary is when many clients set up a regular brows-and-facials routine for the year. A membership books it all in advance at a set monthly price.
See membershipsA harvest festival with temple visits, til-gud sweets and family gatherings. Clients book threading, a facial or a saree drape for puja.
Drik Panchang (Vancouver) gives Thu 14 Jan 2027; some Indian calendars give 15 Jan depending on the exact sun transit time.
Book beautyDate-night prep: brows, lash lifts, facials, gel nails and soft party makeup.
Book nowA long weekend many families use for errands and self-care: haircuts, threading and tailoring drop-offs.
Third Monday of February in BC.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautyA night of fasting, prayer and temple visits rather than a party. Some clients book threading or a quick suit alteration before going to the mandir.
Drik Panchang (Vancouver) gives Fri 5 Mar 2027; India-based calendars give 6 Mar.
Book beautyEid starts with new clothes and Chand Raat mehndi the night before. Clients book suit stitching early in Ramadan, then mehndi, threading and party makeup for Eid day.
Depends on moon sighting. Expected about 9–10 Mar 2027 in North America; local mosques announce the final date.
Book Eid mehndiColour parties usually happen on the nearest weekend. Clients book hair henna or a warm-oil head massage before, and a de-tan facial after.
Holika Dahan Sun 21 Mar, Rangwali Holi Mon 22 Mar 2027 (Drik Panchang, Vancouver). Community events in Surrey are often held the weekend before or after.
Book beautyBrunches, church and family photos. People book brows, a facial, nails or a fresh haircut.
Good Friday 26 Mar (BC statutory), Easter Sunday 28 Mar, Easter Monday 29 Mar 2027.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautySurrey's Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan is one of the largest outside India, drawing hundreds of thousands of people. Families order new Punjabi suits and kurta pajamas weeks ahead, then book threading and makeup for the day.
Vaisakhi is 14 Apr 2027. The Surrey parade is usually on a Saturday later in April; its date is announced each year by the organising gurdwara.
Book a tailoring visitA popular time to treat mum to a facial, head massage, pedicure or brows — or a membership for the year.
Book a treat for mumProm and convocation photos fill May and June. Grads book party or airbrush makeup, lashes, nails and saree or lehenga fittings.
Book grad makeupThe second wedding peak in the Lower Mainland, with outdoor receptions and long weekends. Brides book trials and pre-bridal plans; families book mehndi, makeup and outfit stitching.
Free bridal consultationFamilies dress up for Eid prayers and visits. Clients book mehndi, threading, party makeup and new suits.
Depends on moon sighting. Expected about 16 May 2027; some calendars list 17 May.
Book Eid mehndiThe first long weekend of summer. People book waxing, pedicures and manicures before trips and barbecues.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautySummer holidays begin. People book waxing, pedicures and brows before travel and Canada Day events.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautyTeeyan melas with gidha, swings and bright suits run through the monsoon month of Sawan. Women book mehndi, new Punjabi suits and party makeup.
Hariyali Teej is Wed 4 Aug 2027 (Drik Panchang, Vancouver). Punjabi Teeyan events in Surrey are held on various weekends in July–August.
Book Teej mehndiA summer long weekend for trips and weddings. People book waxing, pedicures and party makeup.
First Monday of August.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautyA family day for sisters and brothers. Sisters book mehndi and threading; families order kurta pajamas and suits.
Drik Panchang (Vancouver) gives Mon 16 Aug 2027; India-based calendars give 17 Aug.
Book Rakhi mehndiTemple visits and midnight celebrations for Krishna's birth. Clients book saree draping, threading and a fitted blouse or suit.
Drik Panchang (Vancouver): Smarta 24 Aug, ISKCON 25 Aug 2027. Temples may follow either.
Book beautyThe end-of-summer long weekend. People book haircuts and brows before back-to-school and back-to-work.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautyNine nights of garba and dandiya. Clients book chaniya choli and lehenga alterations, blouse stitching and party makeup for the dance nights.
Sharad Navratri begins Thu 30 Sep 2027 (Drik Panchang, Vancouver); some calendars list 1 Oct.
Book a tailoring visitA statutory day of reflection in BC, not a promotion. We list it so you can check our hours.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Check hours and bookVijayadashami ends Navratri with temple visits and family gatherings. Clients book saree draping, makeup and threading.
Sat 9 Oct 2027 (Drik Panchang, Vancouver); one US calendar lists 11 Oct.
Book beautyThe main wedding season starts again. Brides book consultations and trials months ahead; families book group makeup, mehndi and outfit stitching.
Free bridal consultationWomen fast from sunrise to moonrise and dress up for the evening puja. They book mehndi a day or two before, then threading, saree draping and makeup on the day.
Mon 18 Oct 2027; sources agree.
Book Karva Chauth mehndiA long weekend of family dinners. People book brows, facials and haircuts.
Second Monday of October.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book beautyThe biggest dress-up night of the autumn. People book party makeup, saree draping, guest mehndi, blouse stitching and threading in the days before Lakshmi Puja.
Lakshmi Puja is Thu 28 Oct 2027 in Drik Panchang for Vancouver; India-based calendars give Fri 29 Oct. Local mandirs may differ.
Book Diwali makeupSikh families mark Guru Hargobind Ji's release on Diwali with gurdwara visits and fireworks. Clients come in for suit fittings, threading and a polished look.
Same day as Diwali: 28 Oct (Vancouver panchang) or 29 Oct 2027 (India / SGPC). Confirm with your gurdwara.
Book a tailoring visitHalloween parties call for bold glam: party makeup, lashes and nails. We don't do special-effects or prosthetic makeup.
Book party makeupFamilies go to the gurdwara and the Nagar Kirtan in their best suits and turbans. We stitch and alter salwar suits and kurta pajamas, and do threading and natural makeup.
Most calendars give Sun 14 Nov 2027; Drik Panchang for Vancouver puts Kartik Purnima on Sat 13 Nov, and some lists show 13 Nov. Confirm with your gurdwara.
Book a tailoring visitA statutory day of remembrance in BC, not a beauty occasion. We list it so you can check our hours before you visit.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Check hours and bookDecember fills up with office parties and family get-togethers. People book party makeup, gel manicures, brows and a facial before the big night.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) is a BC statutory holiday.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book for ChristmasA night for full glam. People book party or airbrush makeup, lashes and nails for New Year's Eve parties.
New Year's Day (1 Jan 2028) is a statutory holiday.
Hours may change — check before you visit
Book New Year'sTell us the date. We plan the outfit, the stitching, the makeup and the mehndi, and book every appointment for you.
Weddings, festivals, family functions, or just a new routine. Free, and no obligation.
A free 30-minute planning meeting, in the studio, by phone or on video. Your dates, events, outfits, skin and budget.
A written timeline: fittings, trial, facials, threading, mehndi and the day itself, in the right order.
Every appointment goes into our calendar, with reminders by WhatsApp or text. You don't chase anyone.
One contact person, one bill. Plans change? Message us and we move things around.
