Diwali 2026 Date

Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. In 2026, the Amavasya falls on 9 November for most of India, making 9 November 2026 the date of Diwali.

This tool lets you verify the exact date, tithi, sunrise, sunset and rahu kaal for your Indian city. It uses the Drik panchangam-js library to locate the Kartik Amavasya and compute the panchang.

Important: Local, family and regional customs may vary. Confirm the exact date with your local community calendar or panchang.

Formula

For each day in Oct-Nov 2026:
  getPanchangam(date, observer) → tithi
  If tithi.name == "Amavasya":
    Diwali date = that day

Example

Delhi, 9 November 2026. Tithi = Amavasya. Sunrise = 06:42 AM IST. Sunset = 17:41 PM IST.

How to Use

  1. 1. Select your Indian city.
  2. 2. Click "Find Diwali 2026 Date".
  3. 3. Read the date, tithi and panchang timings.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali in 2026?

9 November 2026 is the Amavasya (new moon) of Kartik month for most Indian cities.

Does Diwali date change by city?

The difference is usually not more than one day. This tool computes it for your selected city.

What is Lakshmi Puja muhurat?

The best time is typically during Pradosh Kaal after sunset. Check the local sunset time displayed here.

Is this official?

This is a computational panchang result. Always confirm with local tradition and regional calendars.

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Author: Astro Editorial Team Reviewed by: Astro Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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