# 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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- Country: India
- Published: 2026-10-29
- Updated: 2026-11-13
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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)

1. **Clean the house** and make a **rangoli** at the entrance.
2. Place a **red or yellow cloth** on a raised platform (chowki) facing north or east.
3. 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.
4. Offer **flowers, rice, kumkum, haldi, sweets, fruits, coins** and new account books if you run a business.
5. **Light diyas**, including one ghee diya that burns through the night.
6. Pray to **Ganesha first**, then **Lakshmi**, then **Kuber**.
7. Perform the **aarti** and share prasad.
8. 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](/gold-vs-silver-investment-india).
- **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.

## Sources

- [Drik Panchang — Diwali dates 2025–2028](https://www.drikpanchang.com/hindu-festivals/diwali/diwali.html)
- [Hindu Festival Hub — festival calendar](https://hindufestivalhub.com/)
- [Ministry of Culture — Deepavali](https://indiaculture.gov.in/)