The Diwali 2026 date and Lakshmi Puja muhurat are the first things every family locks in before planning sweets, lights and crackers. Diwali 2026 falls around early-mid November, and because the exact tithi shifts with your location, always confirm the precise date and Lakshmi Puja timing with your local panchang or temple before finalising your celebration.
Diwali 2026 Date and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat
Diwali, or Deepavali, is fixed by the Amavasya (new moon) of the Kartik month, which places the main festival around early-mid November in 2026. The most important ritual is Lakshmi Puja, performed during the Pradosh Kaal after sunset when the Amavasya tithi prevails. The auspicious puja window is usually a short slot in the early evening — often between roughly 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm — but the exact minutes depend on your city's sunrise and sunset. Treat any online timing as indicative and reconfirm the tithi locally.
The 5 Days of Diwali Explained
Diwali is not one day but a five-day festival, and each day carries its own rituals and shopping needs:
| Day | Name | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dhanteras | Buying gold, silver and utensils; the shopping day. |
| Day 2 | Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Early oil bath, first lamps and a few crackers. |
| Day 3 | Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali) | Goddess Lakshmi worship, diyas everywhere, the big cracker night. |
| Day 4 | Govardhan Puja / Padwa | Annakut offerings and family gatherings. |
| Day 5 | Bhai Dooj | Sisters and brothers celebrate their bond. |
Best Cracker-Bursting Time
Under the Supreme Court order, crackers may generally be burst only in the permitted 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm window on Diwali night in most states, and only green crackers are allowed in many cities. The best experience comes right after Lakshmi Puja: light your diyas, complete the puja, then move to sparklers and ground items for children before the aerial finale. Always confirm the exact permitted hours in your city, as some states set different slots.
When to Order Your Crackers in Advance
Because Diwali demand peaks sharply, Sivakasi — which makes close to 90% of India's firecrackers — sees stock and transport fill up 3 to 4 weeks before the festival. Order early to lock in the best pricing and guaranteed delivery. Vedizone supplies genuine Sivakasi pyro at direct wholesale rates, 30–70% under typical retail, through enquiry-based ordering: you submit an enquiry list, we confirm on WhatsApp or phone, you pay by UPI or bank transfer, and we despatch by registered pan-India transport. For a full festival plan see our ultimate Diwali celebration checklist, and to budget your order use the Diwali crackers price list.
Ready to celebrate a bright, safe Diwali 2026? Browse the price list and submit your enquiry early, or contact our team to plan a family or bulk order well before the rush.
