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Diwali 2026
The main Diwali / Lakshmi Puja night falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 — Kartika Amavasya. The full five-day festival runs from Dhanteras on 6 November through Bhai Dooj on 11 November. Verified against multiple current Panchang sources below.
Sun, 8 Nov
Lakshmi Puja, Kartika Amavasya
Fri, 6 Nov
Festival opens
Wed, 11 Nov
Festival closes
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Meaning & traditions
Diwali 2026: all five days
Cross-checked against several current Panchang sources. Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj carry a genuine one-day regional variation — see the note below.
| Day | Occasion | Date |
| 1 | Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| 2 | Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| 3 | Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| 4 | Govardhan Puja* | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| 5 | Bhai Dooj* | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
*Some regional Panchangs and communities observe Govardhan Puja on 9 November and Bhai Dooj on 10 November instead — a genuine, real regional variation in how the Tithi following Amavasya is assigned to a civil date, not an inconsistency between sources. Confirm with your local Panchang if the exact day matters for your plans.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat, 8 November 2026
Reference timings for New Delhi — always confirm against a local Panchang for your city.
| Period | Timing (New Delhi) | What it means |
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM | Vrishabha (stable) lagna within Pradosh Kaal — the most auspicious window |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:31 PM – 8:08 PM | The evening period after sunset, used by most households |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM | A sthira (fixed) lagna — Lakshmi is believed to stay where she is welcomed in it |
| Nishita Kaal | 11:38 PM – 12:31 AM | The midnight muhurta, used in some traditional and tantric practice |
| Amavasya Tithi | about 11:30 AM, 8 Nov – 12:30 PM, 9 Nov | Kartika Amavasya — present through the evening of 8 November |
Times are calculated for each city from sunset, sunrise and the rising sign (Lahiri ayanamsa), matching the method used by standard Panchangs to within a minute or two. Always confirm with your family priest or local Panchang.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026: city-wise
Sunday, 8 November 2026 — muhurat, Pradosh Kaal and sunset for 12 cities.
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat | Pradosh Kaal | Sunset |
| New Delhi | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM | 5:31 PM – 8:08 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:28 PM – 8:28 PM | 6:02 PM – 8:34 PM | 6:02 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:21 PM – 7:19 PM | 4:55 PM – 7:29 PM | 4:55 PM |
| Chennai | 6:08 PM – 8:09 PM | 5:40 PM – 8:09 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:19 PM – 8:20 PM | 5:51 PM – 8:20 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:08 PM – 8:08 PM | 5:41 PM – 8:13 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:23 PM – 8:22 PM | 5:58 PM – 8:32 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Pune | 6:24 PM – 8:24 PM | 5:58 PM – 8:30 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:03 PM – 8:00 PM | 5:39 PM – 8:16 PM | 5:39 PM |
| Lucknow | 5:44 PM – 7:40 PM | 5:19 PM – 7:55 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Patna | 5:29 PM – 7:26 PM | 5:04 PM – 7:39 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Bhopal | 6:03 PM – 8:01 PM | 5:38 PM – 8:12 PM | 5:38 PM |
Your city not listed? Use the nearest large city — the muhurat moves by only a few minutes within a region. For Dhanteras on 6 November, the New Delhi puja muhurat is about 6:03 PM – 7:58 PM (Trayodashi begins about 10:30 AM).
Diwali 2026 across India
The same five days carry different names and highlights from region to region.
| Region | Observance | Date | Note |
| North India | Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 8 Nov | Diwali night, Kartika Amavasya |
| Tamil Nadu, Karnataka (South) | Deepavali / Naraka Chaturdashi | Sun, 8 Nov (morning) | Oil bath before sunrise on Chaturdashi, which runs until late morning |
| West Bengal, Odisha, Assam | Kali Puja | Sun, 8 Nov (night) | Worship of Kali on Amavasya night |
| Punjab (Sikh tradition) | Bandi Chhor Divas | Sun, 8 Nov | Release of Guru Hargobind, celebrated with Diwali |
| Gujarat | Bestu Varas (New Year) | Tue, 10 Nov | Vikram Samvat 2083 begins, Kartak Sud Ekam |
| Maharashtra | Diwali Padwa · Bhau Beej | Tue, 10 Nov · Wed, 11 Nov | Balipratipada, then the brother–sister day |
| Karnataka | Balipadyami | Tue, 10 Nov | Bali Pratipada, a state holiday |
Regional calendars for 2026: Gujarati · Marathi · Bengali · Tamil · Kannada
दीपावली 2026 कब है?
दीपावली 2026 में रविवार, 8 नवंबर को है। कार्तिक अमावस्या 8 नवंबर को लगभग सुबह 11:30 बजे से 9 नवंबर को दोपहर 12:30 बजे तक रहेगी, और प्रदोष काल में अमावस्या 8 नवंबर को ही है, इसलिए लक्ष्मी पूजा 8 नवंबर की शाम को होगी। नई दिल्ली में लक्ष्मी पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त शाम 5:55 से 7:51 बजे तक है। धनतेरस 6 नवंबर, छोटी दीपावली 7 नवंबर, गोवर्धन पूजा 10 नवंबर और भाई दूज 11 नवंबर को है।
Time left until Lakshmi Puja
Why the date sits in November this year
2026 carries an Adhik Maas (extra lunar leap month), which pushes most autumn festivals — Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali among them — noticeably later than they fell in 2025. This is the same lunisolar correction mechanism behind every Hindu festival's shifting date; see why Diwali's date changes every year for the full explanation.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, Kartika Amavasya. The five-day festival runs from Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November.
Is Diwali 2026 on 8 or 9 November?
8 November. Amavasya begins at about 11:30 AM on 8 November and ends at about 12:30 PM on 9 November. Lakshmi Puja needs Amavasya during Pradosh Kaal (the evening after sunset), which happens only on 8 November.
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Diwali 2026?
For New Delhi the muhurat is about 5:55 PM to 7:51 PM on 8 November 2026 — the Vrishabha (stable) lagna within Pradosh Kaal (5:31 PM to 8:08 PM). Mumbai: 6:28 to 8:28 PM; Kolkata: 5:21 to 7:19 PM; Chennai: 6:08 to 8:09 PM; Bengaluru: 6:19 to 8:20 PM.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Friday, 6 November 2026. Trayodashi begins at about 10:30 AM, and the Dhanteras puja muhurat in New Delhi is about 6:03 PM to 7:58 PM.
When is Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Govardhan Puja (and the Gujarati New Year, Bestu Varas) is on Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Some regional Panchangs observe them a day earlier — check your local Panchang.