Diwali 2040 Date — Sunday, November 4, 2040
When is Diwali in 2040? Diwali 2040 falls on Sunday, November 4, 2040.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2040 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 2 November 2040 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 3 November 2040 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 4 November 2040 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Mon, 5 November 2040 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 6 November 2040 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2039 | Wed, 16 November 2039 |
| 2040 | Sun, 4 November 2040 |
| 2041 | Thu, 24 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Wed, 12 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Sun, 1 November 2043 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2040
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2040 date — Sat, 3 November 2040
- Govardhan Puja 2040 date — Mon, 5 November 2040
- Dhanteras 2040 date — Fri, 2 November 2040
- Bhai Dooj 2040 date — Tue, 6 November 2040
- Chhath Puja 2040 date — Sat, 10 November 2040
- Skanda Sashti 2040 date — Sat, 10 November 2040
- Karva Chauth 2040 date — Wed, 24 October 2040
- Tulsi Vivah 2040 date — Thu, 15 November 2040
- Kartik Purnima 2040 date — Sun, 18 November 2040
- Sharad Purnima 2040 date — Sat, 20 October 2040
- Dussehra 2040 date — Mon, 15 October 2040
- Durga Puja 2040 date — Sat, 13 October 2040
