When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The auspicious Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening during the Pradosh Kaal Amavasya tithi.
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Key dates, tithi timings, and auspicious rituals for the entire 5-day Diwali celebration.
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Victory of good over evil. Exactly 19 days before Diwali.
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
19 days to Diwali
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Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Auspicious day for purchasing metals, utensils, gold, and brass cookware.
Friday, Nov 6, 2026
2 days to Diwali
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Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi)
Celebration of Lord Krishna's victory. Evening lamp lighting starts.
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
1 day to Diwali
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Diwali (Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja)
The Grand Festival of Lights! Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja on Sunday evening.
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
Main Festival Day
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Govardhan Puja (Annakut)
Honoring Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill. Offering 56 bhog items.
Monday, Nov 9, 2026
1 day after Diwali
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Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
Sacred celebration of sibling love, tilak ceremony, and longevity prayers.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
2 days after Diwali
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Frequently Asked Questions: Diwali 2026
Everything you need to know about festival dates, holiday leaves, lunar calendar shifts, and celebrations.
When is Dussehra in 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
Is Diwali on Sunday this year?
Yes! Diwali in 2026 falls on a Sunday (November 8, 2026), creating a convenient weekend celebration for families across the nation.
How many days between Dussehra and Diwali in 2026?
There are exactly 19 days between Dussehra (Oct 20) and Diwali (Nov 8), providing ample time for festive home cleaning, whitewashing, and shopping.
Why does the Diwali date change every year?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar (Kartik Amavasya). Because the lunar year is roughly 354 days compared to the solar 365 days, the festival shifts between mid-October and mid-November in the Gregorian calendar.
When is the next long weekend in India during Diwali?
In 2026, with Dhanteras on Friday (Nov 6), Choti Diwali on Saturday (Nov 7), Diwali on Sunday (Nov 8), Govardhan Puja on Monday (Nov 9), and Bhai Dooj on Tuesday (Nov 10), it forms a massive 5-day continuous holiday weekend!
What is the history and significance of Diwali?
Diwali celebrates the joyous return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile and defeating Ravana. Ayodhya residents illuminated the city with rows of earthen lamps (Deepavali).
How many days of holiday leave for Diwali 2026?
Most schools, colleges, and corporate offices observe 3 to 5 days of holiday between Dhanteras (Friday) and Bhai Dooj (Tuesday), making it the longest festive holiday season of the year.