Festival date and tithi
Dev Diwali 2026
देव दीपावली
Diwali of the Gods. Celebrated 15 days after Diwali.
At a glance
When is Dev Diwali 2026?
Dev Diwali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Kartik.
Also known as: Dev Deepawali 2026, Kartik Purnima 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, 24 November 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Purnima (full moon in Kartik month). Exactly 15 days after Diwali (Amavasya), when the moon reaches full phase, typically in November.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 24 November 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDev Diwali 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
KrittikaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Gods descend to celebrate Diwali. Special celebration in Varanasi.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Dev Diwali 2026?
Dev Diwali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Dev Diwali 2026?
Dev Diwali is observed on Shukla Purnima, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.