Diwali 2026 Canberra: Events, Lakshmi Puja Time & Celebrations
Diwali 2026 in Canberra is Sunday, November 8. Find events, temples, Lakshmi Puja time and how the Indian community celebrates the Festival of Lights.
Diwali 2026 in Canberra is Sunday, November 8. Find events, temples, Lakshmi Puja time and how the Indian community celebrates the Festival of Lights.
Quick answer: Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja) in Canberra falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the same date as in India. Perform Lakshmi Puja after local sunset (AEDT) — confirm the exact window with a Canberra panchang. The five-day festival runs from Dhanteras (Friday, November 6) to Bhai Dooj (Tuesday, November 10).
Canberra’s Hindu and Indian communities celebrate Diwali through temples, community organisations and cultural gatherings.
Diwali 2026 in Canberra at a glance
Detail Advertisement | Information |
|---|---|
Main day | Sunday, November 8, 2026 Advertisement |
Lakshmi Puja muhurat | After local sunset — confirm with a Canberra panchang |
Main venue | Temples & community centres |
Public holiday | No Advertisement |
Diwali 2026 five-day calendar
Day | Date | Observance |
|---|---|---|
Day 1 | Friday, November 6 | Dhanteras Advertisement |
Day 2 | Saturday, November 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali |
Day 3 | Sunday, November 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja |
Day 4 Advertisement | Monday, November 9 | Govardhan Puja / Annakut |
Day 5 | Tuesday, November 10 | Bhai Dooj |
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 in Canberra
Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during Pradosh Kaal after local sunset (AEDT). Timings shift with sunset, so use a panchang set to Canberra or follow your temple’s announced time rather than copying India’s IST muhurat.
Diwali 2026 events in Canberra
Confirmed public event listings for Canberra were not available at the time of writing. Check your local temple, India/community associations and city event calendars closer to Diwali for the latest programme.
Where families gather
Diwali celebrations and festive shopping in Canberra centre on: Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre of the ACT, Indian community centres. For Lakshmi Puja, Annakut and cultural programmes, check your nearest temple’s website for timings and any registration.
Fireworks & safety
Follow ACT rules on fireworks; most families rely on diyas, LED lights and rangoli, with any fireworks limited to licensed displays. Keep diyas away from curtains and decorations, never leave lamps unattended, and use LED diyas where open flames aren’t allowed.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026 in Canberra?
Diwali 2026 in Canberra is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Lakshmi Puja). The five-day festival runs from Dhanteras on Friday, November 6 to Bhai Dooj on Tuesday, November 10.
What time is Lakshmi Puja in Canberra in 2026?
Lakshmi Puja is performed after local sunset on November 8, 2026 in Canberra. Because the window follows sunset, confirm the exact time with a Canberra panchang or your temple.