Festival date and tithi

Diwali 2028

दीपावली

Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

At a glance

When is Diwali 2028?

Diwali 2028 main observance is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028; the schedule begins with Dhanteras on Sunday, 15 October 2028. The Hindu date for Diwali is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Narak Chaturdashi is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. Diwali is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. Govardhan Puja is on Wednesday, 18 October 2028. Bhai Dooj is on Thursday, 19 October 2028.

Also known as: Deepavali 2028, Lakshmi Puja 2028, Festival of Lights 2028, Diwali date 2028, Diwali calendar 2028.

Date: Tuesday, 17 October 2028
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 2028

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

DhanterasSunday, 15 October 2028Krishna Trayodashi, KartikThe Diwali season opens with Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi worship.Narak Chaturdashi / Choti DiwaliTuesday, 17 October 2028Krishna Chaturdashi, KartikThe Chaturdashi observance before the main Amavasya Diwali night.Diwali / Lakshmi PujaTuesday, 17 October 2028Krishna Amavasya, KartikThe main Amavasya evening for Lakshmi Puja and lighting diyas.Govardhan PujaWednesday, 18 October 2028Shukla Pratipada, KartikThe Annakut and Govardhan worship day after Diwali in many regions.Bhai DoojThursday, 19 October 2028Shukla 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 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.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Diwali 2028 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 2028?

What is the tithi for Diwali 2028?

Diwali is observed on Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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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