When Is Diwali 2026? Diwali Kab Hai? Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat & 5-Day Calendar
When Is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The main Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening of Kartik Amavasya. In Mumbai, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM. The five-day festival runs from Vasu Baras on 5 November to Bhai Dooj on 11 November 2026.
दिवाली कब है 2026? दिवाली 2026 रविवार, 8 नवंबर 2026 को है। लक्ष्मी पूजन का शुभ मुहूर्त मुंबई में शाम 6:27 से 8:27 तक है। धनतेरस 6 नवंबर (शुक्रवार) को है।
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Diwali 2026 Calendar at a Glance
| Festival | Date | Day |
| Vasu Baras / Govatsa Dwadashi (Wagh Baras) | 5 November 2026 | Thursday |
| Dhanteras / Dhantrayodashi | 6 November 2026 | Friday |
| Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas | 7 November 2026 | Saturday |
| Diwali / Lakshmi Puja / Chopda Puja | 8 November 2026 | Sunday |
| Govardhan Puja / New Year (Annakut) | 9 November 2026 | Monday |
| Bhai Dooj | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday |
All timings below are for Mumbai (IST) unless stated. Muhurat times change with each city’s sunrise and sunset, so check the city table or your local panchang.
Day 1: Vasu Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi), 5 November 2026
- Dwadashi Tithi begins: 10:35 AM, 5 Nov 2026
- Dwadashi Tithi ends: 10:30 AM, 6 Nov 2026
- Pradoshkala Govatsa Dwadashi Muhurat: 6:03 PM to 8:35 PM
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Day 2: Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi), 6 November 2026
- Dhanvantari Trayodashi Puja Muhurat: 6:35 PM to 8:35 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 6:03 PM to 8:35 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 6:03 PM to 8:35 PM
- Trayodashi Tithi: begins 10:30 AM on 6 Nov and runs until 12:47 AM on 7 Nov 2026
Dhanteras 2026 Muhurat in Other Cities
Courtesy: Drik Panchang. All times are local to each city.
| City | Dhanteras Puja Muhurat |
| Mumbai | 6:35 PM to 8:35 PM |
| Pune | 6:32 PM to 8:31 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:30 PM to 8:28 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:25 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:15 PM to 8:13 PM |
| Chennai | 6:14 PM to 8:10 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:11 PM to 8:07 PM |
| New Delhi | 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM |
| Noida | 6:01 PM to 7:57 PM |
| Gurgaon | 6:03 PM to 7:59 PM |
| Chandigarh | 6:00 PM to 7:54 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:28 PM to 7:26 PM |
Day 3: Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas, 7 November 2026
- Kali Chaudas Puja Muhurat: 11:57 PM, 7 Nov to 12:48 AM, 8 Nov
- Hanuman Puja (Saturday night): 11:57 PM to 12:48 AM
- Chaturdashi Tithi begins: 12:47 AM, 7 Nov 2026
- Chaturdashi Tithi ends: 11:27 AM, 8 Nov 2026
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Day 4: Diwali and Lakshmi Puja, 8 November 2026 (Main Day)
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Mumbai)
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 6:02 PM to 8:34 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal (Sthir Lagna): 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM
- Amavasya Tithi begins: 11:27 AM, 8 Nov 2026
- Amavasya Tithi ends: 12:31 PM, 9 Nov 2026
Auspicious Choghadiya for Lakshmi Puja and Chopda Puja
| Period | Choghadiya | Time |
| Morning | Chara, Labha, Amrita | 11:27 AM to 12:22 PM |
| Afternoon | Shubha | 1:47 PM to 3:12 PM |
| Evening | Shubha, Amrita, Chara | 6:02 PM to 10:47 PM |
| Night | Labha | 1:57 AM to 3:32 AM (9 Nov) |
| Early morning | Shubha | 5:07 AM to 6:43 AM (9 Nov) |
For Chopda Puja (the traditional account-book worship for businesses), traders commonly use the same Choghadiya windows.
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Other Cities
| City | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat |
| Mumbai | 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM |
| Pune | 6:24 PM to 8:24 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:22 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:17 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Chennai | 6:07 PM to 8:09 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:07 PM to 8:08 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:03 PM to 7:59 PM |
| Gurgaon | 5:55 PM to 7:51 PM |
| New Delhi | 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM |
| Noida | 5:54 PM to 7:49 PM |
| Chandigarh | 5:52 PM to 7:46 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:20 PM to 7:18 PM |
Day 5: Govardhan Puja / New Year Festival, 9 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat: 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM
- Pratipada Tithi begins: 12:31 PM, 9 Nov 2026
- Pratipada Tithi ends: 2:00 PM, 10 Nov 2026
Bhai Dooj 2026, 11 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time: 1:30 PM to 3:46 PM (2 hours 16 minutes)
- Dwitiya Tithi begins: 2:00 PM, 10 Nov 2026
- Dwitiya Tithi ends: 3:53 PM, 11 Nov 2026
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How Different Regions Celebrate Diwali
India celebrates the festival of lights in its own way in each region:
- West Bengal: Kali Puja on Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali).
- Western India (Maharashtra, Gujarat): Mahalakshmi Puja and Chopda Puja.
- South India: Worship of Kartikeya and Padmavati.
Perform Mahalakshmi Sadhana at Home or in Your Shop
If you want to invite wealth and prosperity this Diwali, I have published two guides:
- Shabar Laxmi Mantra Prayog: for devotees performing Mahalakshmi Sadhana at home or in the shop.
- Dakshinvarti Shank Prayog: a Diwali puja for wealth and prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Kartik Amavasya.
Diwali kab hai 2026? / दिवाली कब है?
दिवाली 8 नवंबर 2026, रविवार को है। धनतेरस 6 नवंबर को और भाई दूज 11 नवंबर को है।
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Diwali 2026 in Mumbai?
6:27 PM to 8:27 PM on 8 November 2026, during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026. The Mumbai puja muhurat is 6:35 PM to 8:35 PM.
When is Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) 2026?
7 November 2026, with the Kali Chaudas muhurat at 11:57 PM to 12:48 AM.
When is Govardhan Puja 2026?
9 November 2026. The Sayankala muhurat is 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM.
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
11 November 2026, with the Aparahna muhurat at 1:30 PM to 3:46 PM.
How many days is Diwali celebrated?
Five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. Vasu Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) on 5 November is often observed as the opening day.
About the Author
Nirav Hingu is a Vedic Vastu Consultant and Logo Design Analyst with over 10 years of experience in Vastu Shastra, Vedic Astrology, Numerology, Graphology, Face Reading and Tarot. He holds a PGDM in Marketing from Welingkar Institute of Management and is the founder of OccultSpeak.com.
Muhurat timings are based on Drik Panchang and vary by location. Please confirm with your local panchang or family priest before performing the puja.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year!
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