Diwali 2026: Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and 5-Day Schedule
Diwali 2026 date in India: Sunday, 8 November 2026. Lakshmi Puja muhurat for New Delhi: 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM IST.
Diwali 2026 date and Amavasya tithi
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya. In 2026 Amavasya tithi begins at 11:27 AM on 8 November and ends at 12:31 PM on 9 November (New Delhi). Amavasya prevails during Pradosh Kaal on the evening of the 8th, so Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, 8 November. If you searched “diwali 2026 kab hai”: it is Sunday, 8 November.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 (Pradosh Kaal, Sthir Lagna)
| Window (New Delhi, 8 Nov) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Pradosh + Vrishabha lagna) | 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:31 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal (sthir lagna) | 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Kumbha lagna (afternoon) | 1:26 PM – 2:54 PM |
| Simha lagna (midnight) | 12:25 AM – 2:42 AM, 9 Nov |
| Mahanishita Kaal | 11:39 PM – 12:31 AM, 9 Nov |
5 days of Diwali 2026: Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Fri, 6 Nov | Dhanteras 2026 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | Kali Chaudas (night) |
| Sun, 8 Nov | Narak Chaturdashi at sunrise + Diwali Lakshmi Puja in the evening |
| Mon, 9 Nov | Amavasya continues until 12:31 PM (no festival) |
| Tue, 10 Nov | Govardhan Puja 2026 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | Bhai Dooj 2026 |
Is Choti Diwali on the same day in 2026?
Yes. Chaturdashi holds sunrise on 8 November, so the Narak Chaturdashi abhyang snan is done early on the morning of the 8th, and Lakshmi Puja follows that evening once Amavasya has begun. Kali Chaudas is observed on the night of 7 November. See Choti Diwali 2026.
Significance
Diwali marks Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya and is the night Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed into clean, lamp-lit homes. Ganesha is worshipped first, then Lakshmi, along with Saraswati and Kuber; businesses begin new account books (chopda pujan).
Lakshmi Puja vidhi (summary)
- Clean the home, make rangoli and light diyas at the door.
- Set up a chowki with red cloth, a kalash, Ganesha and Lakshmi idols.
- Sankalp, Ganesh puja, then Lakshmi puja with shodashopachar, mantra and aarti.
- Light lamps throughout the home and share prasad.
Full steps, samagri and mantra: Lakshmi Puja vidhi at home.
Samagri
Ganesha and Lakshmi idols, red cloth, kalash, roli, rice (akshat), flowers and lotus, diyas with ghee or oil, incense, coins, kheel-batashe, sweets, fruits, betel leaves and supari.
Diwali 2027 date
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027 (Dhanteras 27 Oct, Govardhan 30 Oct, Bhai Dooj 31 Oct).
Related
- Hindu festival calendar 2026
- Lakshmi Puja vidhi
- Dhanteras 2026 date
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date
- Free Panchang Today
All times are IST for New Delhi. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise and sunset: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India (USA, UK, Canada and elsewhere) the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang, Panchangya, Hindu Tone (muhurat); AstroSage (2027).
Frequently asked questions
- Diwali 2026 kab hai?
- Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Kartik Amavasya).
- What is the Diwali 2026 date for Laxmi Puja?
- Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In New Delhi the Pradosh Kaal muhurat with Vrishabha lagna is 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST.
- How many days is Diwali 2026?
- Six calendar days this year: Dhanteras on 6 Nov to Bhai Dooj on 11 Nov. Choti Diwali and Diwali share 8 Nov, and 9 Nov has no festival because Amavasya continues until 12:31 PM.
- Diwali 2026 date in USA?
- Most US panchangs also list Sunday, 8 November 2026, but the date and muhurat depend on local sunset and the tithi in your time zone. Check a local panchang for your city.