Diwali 2036 Date — Sunday, October 19, 2036
When is Diwali in 2036? Diwali 2036 falls on Sunday, October 19, 2036.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 17 October 2036 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 18 October 2036 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 19 October 2036 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Mon, 20 October 2036 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 21 October 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Wed, 31 October 2035 |
| 2036 | Sun, 19 October 2036 |
| 2037 | Sat, 7 November 2037 |
| 2038 | Thu, 28 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 16 November 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2036
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 date — Sat, 18 October 2036
- Govardhan Puja 2036 date — Mon, 20 October 2036
- Dhanteras 2036 date — Fri, 17 October 2036
- Bhai Dooj 2036 date — Tue, 21 October 2036
- Chhath Puja 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Skanda Sashti 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Karva Chauth 2036 date — Thu, 9 October 2036
- Tulsi Vivah 2036 date — Fri, 31 October 2036
- Sharad Purnima 2036 date — Sun, 5 October 2036
- Kartik Purnima 2036 date — Mon, 3 November 2036
- Dussehra 2036 date — Mon, 29 September 2036
- Durga Puja 2036 date — Sat, 27 September 2036
