Sunday, 8 November 2026
Diwali 2026
In short
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026: Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Amavasya
- Tithi begins
- 8 Nov, 11:29
- Tithi ends
- 9 Nov, 12:32
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the festival of lamps. Hindus associate it with Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Lakshmi, while Jains mark the nirvana of Mahavira and Sikhs observe Bandi Chhor Divas.
Homes are cleaned and decorated with oil lamps, lights and rangoli, and families perform Lakshmi–Ganesh puja in the evening. People exchange sweets and gifts, wear new clothes and set off fireworks; in Bengal the night is observed as Kali Puja.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthThursday, 29 October 2026
- DhanterasFriday, 6 November 2026
- Kaag TiharSaturday, 7 November 2026
- Narak ChaturdashiSunday, 8 November 2026
- Kukur TiharSunday, 8 November 2026
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Govardhan PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Mha PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Bhai DoojWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Bhai TikaWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Chhath PujaSunday, 15 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
How is the date of Diwali decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Diwali observed?
Homes are cleaned and decorated with oil lamps, lights and rangoli, and families perform Lakshmi–Ganesh puja in the evening. People exchange sweets and gifts, wear new clothes and set off fireworks; in Bengal the night is observed as Kali Puja.