Diwali 2026 in New Delhi

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In short

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in New Delhi. It is Kartik Amavasya in the Hindu lunar calendar. Pradosh Kaal is 5:30 PM – 7:54 PM. Sunrise is 6:39 AM and sunset 5:30 PM.

Also known as: Deepavali · Dipavali · Festival of Lights · Lakshmi Puja · Divali

New Delhi timings

Date

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Sunday

Lunar date

Kartik Amavasya

Pradosh Kaal

5:30 PM – 7:54 PM

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:30 PM

Moonrise

5:37 AM

Moonset

4:38 PM

Today’s Panchang in New Delhi

What is Diwali?

Diwali, the festival of lights, falls on the new moon that closes Ashwin — the darkest night of the lunar year, kept as the return of Rama to Ayodhya and the worship of Lakshmi. Its date is set by which evening the Amavasya covers, since Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset.

How it is observed

Homes are cleaned, decorated with rangoli and lined with diyas. Lakshmi Puja is performed during the Pradosh window below, followed by sweets, new clothes and fireworks.

Other cities

Agra Ahmedabad Ajmer Aligarh Amravati Amritsar Asansol Aurangabad Bangalore Bareilly Bhavnagar Bhopal

Other years

Diwali 2024 Diwali 2025 Diwali 2027 Diwali 2028

More festivals

Naraka Chaturdashi Dhanteras Govardhan Puja Bhai Dooj Chhath Puja Karva Chauth

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in New Delhi?

Diwali 2026 in New Delhi is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. It falls on Kartik Amavasya.

What is the Pradosh Kaal for Diwali in New Delhi?

Pradosh Kaal in New Delhi on Nov 8, 2026 is 5:30 PM – 7:54 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

What else is Diwali called?

Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Festival of Lights, Lakshmi Puja, Divali. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.