Diwali 2028 Date — Wednesday, October 18, 2028
When is Diwali in 2028? Diwali 2028 falls on Wednesday, October 18, 2028.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 16 October 2028 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 17 October 2028 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 18 October 2028 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Wed, 18 October 2028 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 19 October 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Fri, 29 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Wed, 18 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 6 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Sat, 26 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Fri, 14 November 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Tue, 3 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
