Diwali 2026 and 2027 dates: Lakshmi Puja muhurat, Dhanteras, calendar
Diwali 2026 was on Sunday, 8 November; Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October. Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and more, Dhanteras on 6 November, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj dates.
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Quick answer: Diwali 2026 was on Sunday, 8 November; next year, Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October (Dhanteras on 27 October). For 2026, The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Delhi is about 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm, during pradosh kaal (5:31 pm–8:09 pm). Amavasya tithi runs from 11:27 am on 8 November to 12:31 pm on 9 November. Dhanteras was on Friday, 6 November, Choti Diwali on 7 November, Govardhan Puja on 10 November and Bhai Dooj on 11 November. Times vary by city — check your local panchang.
Key takeaways
- Main Diwali night: Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening (pradosh kaal), ideally in the sthir lagna (Vrishabha).
- Dhanteras (6 Nov) is the traditional day to buy gold, silver and utensils.
- Muhurat times in this article are approximate — your city and local priest's panchang may differ by a few minutes.
- Use green crackers only where allowed, and follow local time limits.
Diwali 2027: dates for next year
| Day | Festival | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dhanteras | Wednesday, 27 October 2027 |
| Day 2 | Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) | Thursday, 28 October 2027 |
| Day 3 | Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Friday, 29 October 2027 |
| Day 4 | Govardhan Puja | Saturday, 30 October 2027 |
| Day 5 | Bhai Dooj | Sunday, 31 October 2027 |
Diwali 2027 comes ten days earlier in the calendar than 2026. Some panchangs for the US, UK and Canada place Lakshmi Puja on Thursday, 28 October 2027. We'll add city-wise 2027 muhurat times closer to the date.
Diwali 2026 five-day calendar
| Day | Festival | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Day 2 | Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Day 3 | Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Day 4 | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Day 5 | Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
Monday, 9 November falls between Diwali and Govardhan Puja because the Amavasya tithi continues until midday.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 (by city)
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat (approx.) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:54 pm – 7:50 pm |
| Mumbai | 6:27 pm – 8:27 pm |
| Kolkata | 5:20 pm – 7:18 pm |
| Bengaluru | 6:17 pm – 8:20 pm |
| Chennai | 6:07 pm – 8:09 pm |
| Hyderabad | 6:07 pm – 8:08 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 6:22 pm – 8:20 pm |
| Pune | 6:24 pm – 8:24 pm |
| Timing | Delhi (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Amavasya begins | 11:27 am, 8 November |
| Amavasya ends | 12:31 pm, 9 November |
| Pradosh kaal | 5:31 pm – 8:09 pm |
Warning: Muhurat times are calculated from sunset and local position, so they change from city to city and between panchangs. Use these as a guide and confirm with your family priest or a local panchang.
How to do Lakshmi Puja at home (simple steps)
- Clean the house and make a rangoli at the entrance.
- Place a red or yellow cloth on a raised platform (chowki) facing north or east.
- Keep idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha (Ganesha on Lakshmi's left), and a kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut.
- Offer flowers, rice, kumkum, haldi, sweets, fruits, coins and new account books if you run a business.
- Light diyas, including one ghee diya that burns through the night.
- Pray to Ganesha first, then Lakshmi, then Kuber.
- Perform the aarti and share prasad.
- Place diyas at the door, windows, kitchen and water sources.
Dhanteras 2026: what to buy
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026.
- Gold or silver coins and jewellery — check the BIS hallmark (HUID). See our gold vs silver guide.
- Brass, copper or steel utensils
- Broom (jhadu) — believed to sweep away poverty
- Dhaniya (coriander) seeds, used in puja and planted afterwards
- Gomti chakra and a new diya
People also light a Yama deepak facing south outside the home on Dhanteras evening.
Safe and green Diwali tips
- Use green crackers only where they're allowed, and follow court or state time limits — many cities allow them only for 1–2 hours.
- Keep a bucket of water and sand nearby; never light crackers in your hand.
- Wear cotton clothes, not synthetic, near diyas and crackers.
- Keep pets indoors; loud noise frightens them.
- For burns, cool under running water for 20 minutes — don't apply toothpaste or ice. Call 108 for serious burns.
- If you have asthma, keep your inhaler handy; pollution peaks after Diwali night.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2027?
On Friday, 29 October 2027, with Dhanteras on 27 October and Bhai Dooj on 31 October.
When was Diwali in 2026?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026.
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Diwali 2026?
In Delhi, about 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm on 8 November. Other cities differ — see the table above.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
On Friday, 6 November 2026.
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
On Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
When is Govardhan Puja 2026?
On Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Is Diwali 2026 on 8 or 9 November?
8 November. Amavasya is present during the evening pradosh kaal on 8 November, which is when Lakshmi Puja is done.
When is Choti Diwali 2026?
On Saturday, 7 November 2026.