Diwali 2026 Dates - Deepavali Festival Calendar

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in victory of good over evil and hope over despair. Diwali lamps signify the removal of spiritual darkness and with light of knowlege. Diwali is celebrated as five days festival in which the third day of Lakshmi Puja is considered to be the most significant. In 2026, Deepawali festival is celebrated from 5th November to 11th November 2026.

Important Diwali Festival Dates 2026

5 November 2026 - Diwali Day 1

Govatsa Dwadashi (Day 1 - Optional/Tradition-dependent): Thursday, November 5, 2026 — Pre-festival day observed in select traditions (such as ISKCON)

6 November 2026 - Diwali Day 2

Dhanteras (Day 2 / Day 1 of main 5-day festival): Friday, November 6, 2026 — Associated with purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils and praying for wealth.

7 November 2026 - Diwali Day 3

Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi (Day 3 / Day 2): Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Symbolizes the victory of light and good over evil; homes are decorated with lamps.

8 November 2026 - Diwali Day 4

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (Day 4 / Day 3 - Main Diwali): Sunday, November 8, 2026 — The primary festival of lights celebrating Kartik Amavasya; Lakshmi Puja muhurat in North India is typically between 5:54 PM and 7:50 PM.

10 November 2026 - Diwali Day 5

Govardhan Puja / Annakut (Day 5 / Day 4): Monday/Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (regional calendars vary across Nov 9–10) — Honors Lord Krishna and features food offerings (Annakut). 

11 October 2026 - Diwali day 6

Bhai Dooj / Yama Dwitiya (Day 6 / Day 5): Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — Celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters