Diwali 2088 Date — Saturday, November 13, 2088
When is Diwali in 2088? Diwali 2088 falls on Saturday, November 13, 2088.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2088 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 11 November 2088 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 12 November 2088 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 13 November 2088 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sun, 14 November 2088 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Mon, 15 November 2088 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2087 | Sun, 26 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Sat, 13 November 2088 |
| 2089 | Wed, 2 November 2089 |
| 2090 | Mon, 23 October 2090 |
| 2091 | Sun, 11 November 2091 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2088
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2088 date — Fri, 12 November 2088
- Govardhan Puja 2088 date — Sun, 14 November 2088
- Dhanteras 2088 date — Thu, 11 November 2088
- Bhai Dooj 2088 date — Mon, 15 November 2088
- Chhath Puja 2088 date — Fri, 19 November 2088
- Skanda Sashti 2088 date — Fri, 19 November 2088
- Karva Chauth 2088 date — Tue, 2 November 2088
- Tulsi Vivah 2088 date — Thu, 25 November 2088
- Sharad Purnima 2088 date — Sat, 30 October 2088
- Kartik Purnima 2088 date — Sun, 28 November 2088
- Dussehra 2088 date — Mon, 25 October 2088
- Durga Puja 2088 date — Sat, 23 October 2088
