Diwali 2017 Date — Thursday, October 19, 2017
When is Diwali in 2017? Diwali 2017 falls on Thursday, October 19, 2017.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 17 October 2017 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 18 October 2017 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 19 October 2017 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Fri, 20 October 2017 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 21 October 2017 |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali) is the festival of lights marking the return of Rama to Ayodhya in many traditions, and Lakshmi Puja for prosperity in others. Homes are cleaned, oil lamps and LEDs are lit, and families gather for evening Lakshmi–Ganesha worship. Regional calendars place the main Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya in the month of Kartika.
How to observe
Clean and decorate the home, set a Lakshmi–Ganesha altar, light diyas at dusk, offer sweets and fruits, and perform aarti. Many businesses begin new account books on Diwali. Confirm the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurta for your city — related observances fall on nearby days on the Kartika calendar.
Why we celebrate
Return of Rama to Ayodhya; worship of Lakshmi-Ganesha for prosperity and removal of Alakshmi. New year in many business communities.
How it is celebrated
Diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, fireworks, family gatherings, annakut in temples.
Puja timing
Lakshmi puja during Pradosh kaal of Amavasya (after sunset, fixed muhurta varies by city).
Foods & offerings
Sweets (ladoo, barfi), savory snacks, annakut bhog; vegetarian feast.
Rituals
- Clean home; draw rangoli and light diyas.
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja with coins, account books.
- Aarti and distribute prasad.
- Exchange gifts; light lamps at entrance.
Diwali dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun, 30 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Thu, 19 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Wed, 7 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Mon, 28 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Sun, 15 November 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2017
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 date — Wed, 18 October 2017
- Govardhan Puja 2017 date — Fri, 20 October 2017
- Dhanteras 2017 date — Tue, 17 October 2017
- Bhai Dooj 2017 date — Sat, 21 October 2017
- Chhath Puja 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Skanda Sashti 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Karva Chauth 2017 date — Mon, 9 October 2017
- Tulsi Vivah 2017 date — Wed, 1 November 2017
- Sharad Purnima 2017 date — Thu, 5 October 2017
- Kartik Purnima 2017 date — Sat, 4 November 2017
- Dussehra 2017 date — Sat, 30 September 2017
- Durga Puja 2017 date — Thu, 28 September 2017
