When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
That's a Sunday.
–days
–hours
–min
–sec
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, falls on the Amavasya of Kartik month — the darkest night of the Hindu lunar calendar, lit by a million diyas.
Diwali is celebrated over five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, with Lakshmi Puja on the main night. Homes are cleaned and lit with diyas and rangoli, sweets are exchanged, and families gather — or send their light across the distance.
Diwali dates: 2026–2028
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 November 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | 29 October 2027 * | Friday |
| 2028 | 17 October 2028 * | Tuesday |
* This date follows the Hindu lunar calendar; regional panchangs can differ by a day, so check locally as the festival approaches.
Diwali 2026 — day by day
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Choti Diwali | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Govardhan Puja | Monday, 9 November 2026 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
Have someone to wish?
Make a free animated Diwali card in about 3 minutes — add their name, photos and music, then share it as a link on WhatsApp or Instagram. No app, no sign-up to open it.
Send an animated Diwali card
