Quick Information
2026 Date
7 November 2026 to 11 November 2026
Duration
5 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Lakshmi/Ganesha
About Diwali
Diwali (दीवाली) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Festival of lights, Rama's return.
This festival is associated with Lakshmi/Ganesha and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 5 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Observance range: to
Primary date:
Primary source: U R Rao Satellite Centre holiday calendar.
The central Diwali holiday is 8 November; the five-day cycle runs 7–11 November.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Diwali include:
Lakshmi puja
Diyas
Fireworks
Sweets
How to Celebrate
- Lakshmi puja: A listed tradition for Diwali.
- Diyas: A listed tradition for Diwali.
- Fireworks: A listed tradition for Diwali.
- Sweets: A listed tradition for Diwali.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Diwali traditions in:
All India
Practices can vary by region and community.