Diwali 2026

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Timings below are in IST for New Delhi.

Diwali 2026 date and timings

DateSunday, 8 November 2026
TithiKrishna Amavasya
Tithi begins11:28 AM, 8 Nov
Tithi ends12:32 PM, 9 Nov
Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight)5:32 PM to 8:09 PM

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About Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the main day of the five-day festival, when Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the evening.

How the date is fixed

Lakshmi Puja is performed on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar), on the day Amavasya prevails during Pradosh Kaal, the evening after sunset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Diwali 2026 kab hai? (When is Diwali in 2026?)

Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (New Delhi).

What is the tithi of Diwali 2026?

Krishna Amavasya, from 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov (IST).

What is the Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight) time on Diwali 2026?

5:32 PM to 8:09 PM in New Delhi.