Deepavali 2026 – Date
Deepavali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Deepavali, Ashwayuja Amavasya, is the festival of lamps: Lakshmi puja at pradosha (the first hours after sunset), rows of clay lamps, new clothes and crackers. In the Telugu states the day also carries Kedareshwara Vratam for Siva-Parvati. The amavasya present during pradosha decides the date, which can differ by a day between India and the United States because of the time difference.
Tithi timing
Bahula Amavasya begins 8 November 2026 at 11:28 AM IST and ends 9 November 2026 at 12:32 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha (validated 2026-11-08 in 3 cities); Kedareshwara vratam the same day.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
FAQ
When is Deepavali in 2026?
Deepavali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Deepavali?
Bahula Amavasya of Ashwayuja masa (amanta).
How is the date of Deepavali decided?
Ashwayuja amavasya at pradosha (validated 2026-11-08 in 3 cities); Kedareshwara vratam the same day.
What day of the week is Deepavali 2026?
Sunday.
Related
- Durgashtami – Monday 19 October 2026
- Maha Navami – Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Vijayadashami (Dasara) – Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Sharad Pournami (Kojagari) – Monday 26 October 2026
- Atla Taddi – Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Dhana Trayodashi (Dhanteras) – Friday 6 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi – Sunday 8 November 2026
- Bali Padyami (Govardhan Puja) – Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Kartika Masam begins – Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam (Yama Dwitiya) – Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Nagula Chavithi – Friday 13 November 2026
- Kartika Somavaram – Monday 16 November 2026
- Kshirabdi Dwadasi (Chilukula Dwadasi) – Saturday 21 November 2026
- Kartika Pournami (Deepotsavam) – Tuesday 24 November 2026
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