Festival date and tithi

Diwali 2026

दीपावली

Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

At a glance

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali 2026 main observance is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; the schedule begins with Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November 2026. The Hindu date for Diwali is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Narak Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Bhai Dooj is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Also known as: Deepavali 2026, Lakshmi Puja 2026, Festival of Lights 2026, Diwali date 2026, Diwali calendar 2026.

Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Hindu date: Krishna Amavasya, Kartik
Tithi checked at: Pradosha (around sunset)
Local timing: Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.

Diwali five-day calendar 2026

Families usually plan the Diwali season across Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

DhanterasFriday, 6 November 2026Krishna Trayodashi, KartikThe Diwali season opens with Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi worship.Narak Chaturdashi / Choti DiwaliSunday, 8 November 2026Krishna Chaturdashi, KartikThe Chaturdashi observance before the main Amavasya Diwali night.Diwali / Lakshmi PujaSunday, 8 November 2026Krishna Amavasya, KartikThe main Amavasya evening for Lakshmi Puja and lighting diyas.Govardhan PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026Shukla Pratipada, KartikThe Annakut and Govardhan worship day after Diwali in many regions.Bhai DoojTuesday, 10 November 2026Shukla Dwitiya, KartikThe sibling observance that closes the common five-day Diwali sequence.

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Krishna Amavasya (new moon in Kartik month). The darkest night of the year is illuminated with lamps, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, typically in October-November.

For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Krishna Amavasya, 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 calculated

Diwali 2026 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Significance

Celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya. Lakshmi-Ganesh worship for prosperity.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Lighting diyasLakshmi PujaFireworksSweetsGambling

Observed in

Pan-IndiaNepalGlobal diaspora

Other years

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Common questions

What is the date of Diwali 2026?

What is the tithi for Diwali 2026?

Diwali is observed on Krishna Amavasya, 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.

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