Diwali 2038 Date — Thursday, October 28, 2038
When is Diwali in 2038? Diwali 2038 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2038.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2038 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 26 October 2038 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 27 October 2038 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 28 October 2038 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 28 October 2038 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 29 October 2038 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2037 | Sat, 7 November 2037 |
| 2038 | Thu, 28 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 16 November 2039 |
| 2040 | Sun, 4 November 2040 |
| 2041 | Thu, 24 October 2041 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2038
- Govardhan Puja 2038 date — Thu, 28 October 2038
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2038 date — Wed, 27 October 2038
- Bhai Dooj 2038 date — Fri, 29 October 2038
- Dhanteras 2038 date — Tue, 26 October 2038
- Chhath Puja 2038 date — Tue, 2 November 2038
- Skanda Sashti 2038 date — Tue, 2 November 2038
- Karva Chauth 2038 date — Sun, 17 October 2038
- Tulsi Vivah 2038 date — Mon, 8 November 2038
- Kartik Purnima 2038 date — Thu, 11 November 2038
- Sharad Purnima 2038 date — Wed, 13 October 2038
- Dussehra 2038 date — Thu, 7 October 2038
- Durga Puja 2038 date — Tue, 5 October 2038
