Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Diwali
Diwali 2026 is observed on Sunday, 8 November 2026 — it follows amavasya of kartika month.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 8 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Diwali — Deepavali, the festival of lights — marks the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Across India it commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, the worship of Lakshmi the goddess of prosperity, and for Jains the moksha of Mahavira. Homes are lit with rows of clay lamps, families exchange sweets, and businesses begin their new financial year.
Rituals & Traditions
- Light diyas (oil lamps) at sunset, especially at thresholds and windows
- Lakshmi Puja in the evening — invoking the goddess of prosperity
- Rangoli at the entrance — geometric patterns in colored powder
- Cleaning and decorating the home in preparation
- Sharing sweets and gifts with family and neighbours
- New ledger opening for shopkeepers and businesses
Upcoming dates
- 2024 31 October 2024 (past)
- 2025 20 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 8 November 2026
- 2027 29 October 2027
- 2028 17 October 2028
- 2029 5 November 2029
- 2030 26 October 2030
- 2031 14 November 2031
- 2032 2 November 2032
- 2033 22 October 2033
- 2034 10 November 2034
- 2035 30 October 2035
- 2036 19 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Newar Buddhists
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is observed on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The festival follows amavasya of kartika month.
What is Diwali?
Diwali — Deepavali, the festival of lights — marks the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Across India it commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, the worship of Lakshmi the goddess of prosperity, and for Jains the moksha of Mahavira. Homes are lit with rows of clay lamps, families exchange sweets, a
How is Diwali celebrated?
Light diyas (oil lamps) at sunset, especially at thresholds and windows; Lakshmi Puja in the evening — invoking the goddess of prosperity; Rangoli at the entrance — geometric patterns in colored powder; Cleaning and decorating the home in preparation; Sharing sweets and gifts with family and neighbours; New ledger opening for shopkeepers and businesses.
Who observes Diwali?
Diwali is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Newar Buddhists.
Why does the date of Diwali change every year?
Diwali is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on amavasya of kartika month. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.