Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): when is it?
The next Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 17:31 to 19:16. Dates for every year are below.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) dates
| Year | Date | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 17:31 – 19:16 |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 | Friday, 29 October 2027 | 17:38 – 19:06 |
Times for 8 cities, the tithi and the story are on each year's page.
About Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Dipavali, commonly known as Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It is associated with the spiritual victory or triumph of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kārtika – between around mid-October and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.
Questions people ask
When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)?
The next Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 17:31 to 19:16. Dates for every year are below.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) kab hai?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (New Delhi).
Why is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) celebrated?
Dipavali, commonly known as Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It is associated with the spiritual victory or triumph of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Updated: 2026-10-20 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate