Diwali 2026 · Sunday, 8 November

Happy Diwali

शुभ दीपावली

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The five days of Diwali

  1. Day 1

    Dhanteras

    Friday, 6 Nov

    Buy something new, light the first lamp and pray to Lakshmi and Kubera for wealth.

  2. Day 2

    Naraka Chaturdashi

    Sunday, 8 Nov, morning

    Choti Diwali. An early oil bath before sunrise, for Krishna’s win over Narakasura.

  3. Day 3

    Lakshmi Puja

    Sunday, 8 Nov, evening

    The main night of Diwali. Every lamp is lit and the family prays to Lakshmi and Ganesha.

    Puja muhurat 5:54 to 7:50 pm

  4. Day 4

    Govardhan Puja and Padwa

    Tuesday, 10 Nov

    Krishna lifts Govardhan hill. Homes offer Annakut, and Maharashtra celebrates Diwali Padwa.

  5. Day 5

    Bhai Dooj

    Wednesday, 11 Nov

    Bhau Beej in Maharashtra. Sisters do aarti for their brothers and pray for a long life.

Dates and the muhurat are for New Delhi, checked on 8 Nov 2026 against Drik Panchang. Puja times shift by a few minutes in other cities.

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Diwali 2026 dates

When is Diwali in 2026?

Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Lakshmi Puja in the evening. The five days run from Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November (Drik Panchang).

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali 2026?

5:54 pm to 7:50 pm on 8 November 2026 for New Delhi, inside Pradosh Kaal (5:31 pm to 8:09 pm). The time shifts by a few minutes in other cities, so check yours on Drik Panchang.

When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026. In Maharashtra the same day is Bhau Beej. Govardhan Puja and Diwali Padwa fall on Tuesday, 10 November.