Diwali 2027 Date — Friday, October 29, 2027
When is Diwali in 2027? Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2027 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 27 October 2027 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 28 October 2027 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 29 October 2027 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 30 October 2027 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 31 October 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon, 9 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Fri, 29 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Wed, 18 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 6 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Sat, 26 October 2030 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2027
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date — Thu, 28 October 2027
- Govardhan Puja 2027 date — Sat, 30 October 2027
- Dhanteras 2027 date — Wed, 27 October 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2027 date — Sun, 31 October 2027
- Chhath Puja 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Skanda Sashti 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Karva Chauth 2027 date — Tue, 19 October 2027
- Tulsi Vivah 2027 date — Thu, 11 November 2027
- Sharad Purnima 2027 date — Fri, 15 October 2027
- Kartik Purnima 2027 date — Sun, 14 November 2027
- Dussehra 2027 date — Sun, 10 October 2027
- Durga Puja 2027 date — Thu, 7 October 2027
