Diwali 2039 Date — Wednesday, November 16, 2039
When is Diwali in 2039? Diwali 2039 falls on Wednesday, November 16, 2039.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2039 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 14 November 2039 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 15 November 2039 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 16 November 2039 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 17 November 2039 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 17 November 2039 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Thu, 28 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 16 November 2039 |
| 2040 | Sun, 4 November 2040 |
| 2041 | Thu, 24 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Wed, 12 November 2042 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2039
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2039 date — Tue, 15 November 2039
- Govardhan Puja 2039 date — Thu, 17 November 2039
- Bhai Dooj 2039 date — Thu, 17 November 2039
- Dhanteras 2039 date — Mon, 14 November 2039
- Chhath Puja 2039 date — Mon, 21 November 2039
- Skanda Sashti 2039 date — Mon, 21 November 2039
- Karva Chauth 2039 date — Sat, 5 November 2039
- Tulsi Vivah 2039 date — Sun, 27 November 2039
- Kartik Purnima 2039 date — Wed, 30 November 2039
- Sharad Purnima 2039 date — Mon, 31 October 2039
- Dussehra 2039 date — Wed, 26 October 2039
- Durga Puja 2039 date — Mon, 24 October 2039
