Diwali 2044 Date — Thursday, October 20, 2044
When is Diwali in 2044? Diwali 2044 falls on Thursday, October 20, 2044.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2044 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 18 October 2044 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 19 October 2044 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 20 October 2044 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Fri, 21 October 2044 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 22 October 2044 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2043 | Sun, 1 November 2043 |
| 2044 | Thu, 20 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Wed, 8 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Mon, 29 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sat, 19 October 2047 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2044
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2044 date — Wed, 19 October 2044
- Govardhan Puja 2044 date — Fri, 21 October 2044
- Dhanteras 2044 date — Tue, 18 October 2044
- Bhai Dooj 2044 date — Sat, 22 October 2044
- Chhath Puja 2044 date — Thu, 27 October 2044
- Skanda Sashti 2044 date — Thu, 27 October 2044
- Karva Chauth 2044 date — Mon, 10 October 2044
- Tulsi Vivah 2044 date — Wed, 2 November 2044
- Sharad Purnima 2044 date — Thu, 6 October 2044
- Kartik Purnima 2044 date — Sat, 5 November 2044
- Dussehra 2044 date — Sat, 1 October 2044
- Durga Puja 2044 date — Thu, 29 September 2044
