Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November. The five-day festival runs from Dhanteras through Bhai Dooj — with Chhath following soon after. Here are the exact dates and the gaps people plan around.
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The Diwali festival is really five days: Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi), the main Lakshmi Puja night, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. In 2026 a lunar day is skipped between Diwali and Govardhan Puja, so they fall on 8 and 10 November rather than back-to-back.
All dates follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang; regional calendars can differ by a day.
| Festival | Date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November | Kartik Krishna Trayodashi |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Sunday, 8 November | Kartik Amavasya |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tuesday, 10 November | Kartik Shukla Pratipada |
| Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, 11 November | Kartik Shukla Dwitiya |
| Chhath Puja | Sunday, 15 November | Kartik Shukla Shashthi |
Chhoti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) · Saturday, 7 November (the eve of Diwali)
| Dhanteras → Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | 2 days apart |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) → Bhai Dooj | 3 days apart |
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Open muhurat finder →In 2026, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November and Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November — 2 days apart.
In 2026, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November and Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11 November — 3 days apart.