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Diwali 2026: dates from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the day of Lakshmi Puja, according to Drik Panchang (New Delhi) and the Government of India's 2026 holiday list. The festival days run from Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November. Some states, mainly in the south, mark Naraka Chaturdashi as the main Diwali day, and Tamil Deepavali is also listed on 8 November.

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Diwali 2026 calendar (New Delhi)

DayDateFestival
Govatsa Dwadashi / Vasu BarasThu, 5 Nov 2026Start of the festival in Maharashtra and Gujarat
DhanterasFri, 6 Nov 2026Dhanvantari Trayodashi, Yama Deepam
Kali ChaudasSat, 7 Nov 2026Hanuman Puja
Diwali, Lakshmi PujaSun, 8 Nov 2026Narak Chaturdashi, Tamil Deepavali, Kali Puja, Chopda Puja
Diwali Snan / DevpujaMon, 9 Nov 2026Amavasya
Govardhan PujaTue, 10 Nov 2026Annakut, Bali Pratipada, Gujarati New Year
Bhai DoojWed, 11 Nov 2026Bhau Beej, Yama Dwitiya, Chitragupta Puja

Source: Drik Panchang Diwali Puja Calendar 2026, computed for New Delhi. Dates can differ by a day in other places, so check your own city's panchang. Some government lists show Govardhan Puja on 9 November.

Lakshmi Puja time on 8 November

Drik Panchang gives the Lakshmi Puja muhurat for New Delhi as 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST, during Pradosh Kaal with Vrishabha (fixed) Lagna. Amavasya tithi runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November. Timings change by city: Drik Panchang lists Mumbai as 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM and Kolkata as 5:20 PM to 7:18 PM. Check your city on Drik Panchang's Lakshmi Puja page before you begin.

Diwali 2026 outside India

The date above is for India. In the US, UK, Canada and elsewhere, local sunset and the tithi timing can shift the puja date or time, so look up a panchang set to your own city. Many temples abroad also publish their own Diwali schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali in 2026?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, the day of Lakshmi Puja, per Drik Panchang and the Government of India's 2026 holiday list.

When is Dhanteras 2026?

Friday, 6 November 2026 (Drik Panchang, New Delhi).

When is Bhai Dooj 2026?

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (Drik Panchang, New Delhi).

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in 2026?

For New Delhi, Drik Panchang gives 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST on 8 November. Other cities differ, so check your own city.

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