Diwali 2086 Date — Wednesday, November 6, 2086
When is Diwali in 2086? Diwali 2086 falls on Wednesday, November 6, 2086.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2086 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 4 November 2086 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 5 November 2086 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 6 November 2086 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 7 November 2086 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 8 November 2086 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Thu, 18 October 2085 |
| 2086 | Wed, 6 November 2086 |
| 2087 | Sun, 26 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Sat, 13 November 2088 |
| 2089 | Wed, 2 November 2089 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2086
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2086 date — Tue, 5 November 2086
- Govardhan Puja 2086 date — Thu, 7 November 2086
- Dhanteras 2086 date — Mon, 4 November 2086
- Bhai Dooj 2086 date — Fri, 8 November 2086
- Chhath Puja 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
- Skanda Sashti 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
- Karva Chauth 2086 date — Fri, 25 October 2086
- Tulsi Vivah 2086 date — Mon, 18 November 2086
- Kartik Purnima 2086 date — Wed, 20 November 2086
- Sharad Purnima 2086 date — Tue, 22 October 2086
- Dussehra 2086 date — Fri, 18 October 2086
- Durga Puja 2086 date — Wed, 16 October 2086
