Diwali 2027: date and puja muhurat

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar).

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Diwali 2027

Friday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM

Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:48 PM, 28 Oct – 7:06 PM, 29 Oct

Diwali 2028

Tuesday, 17 October 2028 · Lakshmi Puja 7:19 PM – 8:20 PM

Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 12:05 PM, 17 Oct – 8:26 AM, 18 Oct

Diwali dates 2027–2031

YearDate and muhurat
2027Friday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM
2028Tuesday, 17 October 2028 · Lakshmi Puja 7:19 PM – 8:20 PM
2029Monday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM
2030Saturday, 26 October 2030 · Lakshmi Puja 6:46 PM – 8:14 PM
2031Friday, 14 November 2031 · Lakshmi Puja 5:32 PM – 7:28 PM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Diwali 2027 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM
MumbaiFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:07 PM – 7:06 PM
KolkataFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:01 PM – 7:06 PM
ChennaiFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:48 PM – 7:06 PM
BengaluruFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:58 PM – 7:06 PM
HyderabadFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 6:48 PM – 7:06 PM
PuneFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 7:05 PM – 7:06 PM
AhmedabadFriday, 29 October 2027 · Lakshmi Puja 7:03 PM – 7:06 PM

The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.

What it is

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and welcomes Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.

Why it matters

The festival of lights: Rama's return to Ayodhya, and an evening to welcome Lakshmi into clean, bright homes.

How it is traditionally kept

Homes cleaned and lit with lamps, rangoli at the door, and Lakshmi Puja at the evening (pradosh) muhurat.

  1. Clean and decorate the home; draw rangoli at the door
  2. Light diyas inside and outside
  3. Perform Lakshmi–Ganesh puja at the evening (pradosh) muhurat
  4. Share sweets and visit family and friends
  5. Keep a lamp burning through the night, as custom allows

Across India

A five-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj; Kali Puja in West Bengal falls on the same night.

Questions

When is Diwali in 2027?

Diwali is on Friday, 29 October 2027, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.

When is Diwali in 2028?

Diwali is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Lakshmi Puja time for Diwali?

For New Delhi: 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM on Friday, 29 October. Times differ a little between cities.

What is Diwali?

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and welcomes Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.

When is Diwali in 2029?

Monday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Diwali in 2030?

Saturday, 26 October 2030 · Lakshmi Puja 6:46 PM – 8:14 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Diwali in 2031?

Friday, 14 November 2031 · Lakshmi Puja 5:32 PM – 7:28 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

How is Diwali celebrated across India?

A five-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj; Kali Puja in West Bengal falls on the same night.

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