Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 Date — Tuesday, October 17, 2028
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2028? Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 falls on Tuesday, October 17, 2028.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 16 October 2028 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 17 October 2028 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 18 October 2028 |
Why we celebrate
Krishna slayed Narakasura freeing 16,000 princesses; ritual bath before sunrise removes naraka (hellish karma).
How it is celebrated
Abhyang snan (oil bath), diya lighting, choti Diwali fireworks.
Puja timing
Bath before sunrise (Brahma muhurta ideal); evening diya for Yama.
Foods & offerings
Poha, sweets; light breakfast after bath.
Rituals
- Apply ubtan/oil before dawn bath.
- Light diyas at door; worship Yama.
Naraka Chaturdashi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, 28 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Tue, 17 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Mon, 5 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Thu, 13 November 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Tue, 3 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
