Friday, 29 October 2027
Diwali 2027
In short
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027: Krishna Paksha Amavasya of Kartik, the tithi current at dusk (pradosh) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Friday, 29 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Amavasya
- Tithi begins
- 28 Oct, 20:49
- Tithi ends
- 29 Oct, 19:07
- 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 ChauthMonday, 18 October 2027
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027.
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.