Festival date and tithi

Diwali 2031

दीपावली

Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

At a glance

When is Diwali 2031?

Diwali 2031 main observance is on Friday, 14 November 2031; the schedule begins with Dhanteras on Wednesday, 12 November 2031. The Hindu date for Diwali is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Narak Chaturdashi is on Thursday, 13 November 2031. Diwali is on Friday, 14 November 2031. Govardhan Puja is on Saturday, 15 November 2031. Bhai Dooj is on Sunday, 16 November 2031.

Also known as: Deepavali 2031, Lakshmi Puja 2031, Festival of Lights 2031, Diwali date 2031, Diwali calendar 2031.

Date: Friday, 14 November 2031
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 2031

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

DhanterasWednesday, 12 November 2031Krishna Trayodashi, KartikThe Diwali season opens with Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi worship.Narak Chaturdashi / Choti DiwaliThursday, 13 November 2031Krishna Chaturdashi, KartikThe Chaturdashi observance before the main Amavasya Diwali night.Diwali / Lakshmi PujaFriday, 14 November 2031Krishna Amavasya, KartikThe main Amavasya evening for Lakshmi Puja and lighting diyas.Govardhan PujaSaturday, 15 November 2031Shukla Pratipada, KartikThe Annakut and Govardhan worship day after Diwali in many regions.Bhai DoojSunday, 16 November 2031Shukla 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 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 14 November 2031, 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 2031 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 2031?

What is the tithi for Diwali 2031?

Diwali is observed on Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2031 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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