Festival date logic
Diwali 2026
दीपावली
Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
Direct answer
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik.
Also searched as: Deepavali 2026, Lakshmi Puja 2026, Festival of Lights 2026.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 8 November 2026Hindu 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 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.
Read the calculation methodologyDiwali 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
SwatiCommon 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 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Diwali 2026?
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 2026 on Sunday, 8 November 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Amavasya, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.