Festival date and tithi
Diwali 2026
दीपावली
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on .
Also known as: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja, Festival of Lights.
- Hindu date
- Krishna Amavasya, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Pradosha (around sunset)
- Panchang location
- New Delhi, India
Diwali five-day calendar 2026
Families usually plan the Diwali season across Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
- DhanterasThe Diwali season opens with Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi worship.Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik
- Narak Chaturdashi / Choti DiwaliThe Chaturdashi observance before the main Amavasya Diwali night.Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik
- Diwali / Lakshmi PujaThe main Amavasya evening for Lakshmi Puja and lighting diyas.Krishna Amavasya, Kartik
- Govardhan PujaThe Annakut and Govardhan worship day after Diwali in many regions.Shukla Pratipada, Kartik
- Bhai DoojThe sibling observance that closes the common five-day Diwali sequence.Shukla Dwitiya, Kartik
Before you make plans
Which Diwali date does this page show?
The main date on this page is Diwali's Lakshmi Puja observance. Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj are listed separately in the season calendar. Regional Deepavali traditions can centre on a different observance, so confirm your family's practice before making plans.
A sunset check is not the full Lakshmi Puja muhurat
Use the city links for local tithi boundaries and sunset. The moment used to decide the festival date should not be treated as a complete puja window; local muhurat selection can involve additional traditional rules.
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 calculatedDiwali 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
SwatiDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya. Lakshmi-Ganesh worship for prosperity.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of 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.
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.