Diwali 2024 Date — Friday, November 1, 2024
When is Diwali in 2024? Diwali 2024 falls on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Diwali 2025 date
Diwali 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:33 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:35 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:13 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:49 am – 05:41 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:41 am – 12:04 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Amavasya |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Fri, 1 November 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Diwali 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 30 October 2024 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 31 October 2024 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 1 November 2024 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 2 November 2024 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 3 November 2024 |
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. AllMandir dates the festival with Purnimanta as the site default; Amanta can name the Krishna paksha with the previous lunar month even when the amavasya is the same.
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 Lakshmi Puja with your city panchang and local mandir — AllMandir does not publish a guaranteed muhurat. Related observances fall on nearby days on the Kartika calendar.
Amanta vs Purnimanta can change the month name printed next to Diwali, not the moon itself. AllMandir uses Purnimanta. Open the live city panchang and confirm with your temple.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Fri, 1 November 2024 |
| 2025 | Diwali 2025 date |
| 2026 | Diwali 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2024
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date — Thu, 31 October 2024
- Govardhan Puja 2024 date — Sat, 2 November 2024
- Dhanteras 2024 date — Wed, 30 October 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Skanda Sashti 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Karva Chauth 2024 date — Sun, 20 October 2024
- Tulsi Vivah 2024 date — Wed, 13 November 2024
- Kartik Purnima 2024 date — Fri, 15 November 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
Diwali 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 10:41 am – 12:04 pm | 06:33 am | 05:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 10:56 am – 12:21 pm | 06:38 am | 06:04 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 10:35 am – 12:03 pm | 06:13 am | 05:52 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 10:24 am – 11:52 am | 06:02 am | 05:42 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 10:33 am – 11:59 am | 06:14 am | 05:44 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 09:55 am – 11:19 am | 05:41 am | 04:58 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 1 November 2024.
Diwali 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Diwali 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 1 November 2024 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
