Festival date logic
Diwali 2028
दीपावली
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
Direct answer
When is Diwali 2028?
Diwali 2028 is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik.
Also searched as: Deepavali 2028, Lakshmi Puja 2028, Festival of Lights 2028.
Gregorian date
Tuesday, 17 October 2028Hindu date
Krishna Amavasya, KartikObservance moment
pradosha, around sunsetWhy 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 17 October 2028, with Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyDiwali 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
HastaCommon observance
noneSignificance
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 2028?
Diwali 2028 is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Diwali 2028?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Diwali.
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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Citation summary
Samvat lists Diwali 2028 on Tuesday, 17 October 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.