Diwali 2028 Dates

Diwali 2028 — the festival of lights — falls on Kartik Amavasya, expected mid-October 2028. This page lists Choti Diwali, the main Lakshmi Puja day and Dev Diwali on Kartik Purnima. Dates are computed from the panchang for the selected city — regional calendars may differ by a day.

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Diwali 2028 Dates — Delhi

Day	Date
Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi)	Tuesday, 17 October 2028
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)	Tuesday, 17 October 2028
Dev Diwali (Kartik Purnima)	Thursday, 2 November 2028

Dates are computed from the lunar panchang for the selected city. Local and regional traditions may differ by a day — confirm with your community calendar.

Formula

Diwali = Kartik Amavasya; Dev Diwali = Kartik Purnima

Example

Diwali 2028 ≈ mid-October 2028 (computed).

How to Use

1. Select your city.
2. Click "Show Dates".
3. Read the festival date(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali 2028?

Expected mid-October 2028 — see the computed dates above.

What is Choti Diwali?

Naraka Chaturdashi — the day before the main Diwali.

What is Dev Diwali?

Kartik Purnima — the gods' Diwali, fifteen days after, big in Varanasi.

Author: Astro Editorial Team Reviewed by: Astro Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-20

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