Diwali 2026 Date — Monday, November 9, 2026
When is Diwali in 2026? Diwali 2026 falls on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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 2027 date
Diwali 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:38 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:30 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:35 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:53 am – 05:46 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 08:00 am – 09:21 am |
| 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 Mon, 9 November 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Diwali 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 7 November 2026 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 8 November 2026 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 9 November 2026 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 10 November 2026 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Diwali 2025 date |
| 2026 | Mon, 9 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Diwali 2027 date |
| 2028 | Diwali 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
Diwali 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:43 am – 12:26 pm | 08:00 am – 09:21 am | 06:38 am | 05:30 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 08:07 am – 09:32 am | 06:42 am | 06:01 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:26 pm | 07:42 am – 09:09 am | 06:15 am | 05:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 07:32 am – 08:58 am | 06:05 am | 05:40 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 07:43 am – 09:08 am | 06:17 am | 05:41 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 07:09 am – 08:32 am | 05:45 am | 04:55 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 9 November 2026.
Diwali 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Diwali 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 9 November 2026 is 11:43 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
