Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Delhi is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Delhi lights up for a grand Diwali of Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, bustling bazaars and fireworks, subject to the city’s firecracker rules. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for New Delhi with a local panchang.

Delhi lights up for a grand Diwali of Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, bustling bazaars and fireworks, subject to the city’s firecracker rules.

How Delhi celebrates Diwali 2026

Markets from Chandni Chowk to Sarojini Nagar overflow with lamps, sweets and gifts, and families perform evening Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and decorate homes with diyas and rangoli. The city observes court and government rules on firecrackers to limit pollution, and many turn to green crackers and diyas.

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Where to celebrate in Delhi

  • Chandni Chowk and Sarojini Nagar markets
  • Chhatarpur, Jhandewalan and Birla Mandir

Diwali 2026 dates in Delhi

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

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Govardhan Puja / Annakut / Balipadyami

Tuesday, 10 November

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Lakshmi Puja is done in the pradosh window after sunset on 8 November; because it follows local sunset it shifts by city, so use a panchang set to your town or check today's panchangam.

Frequently asked questions

Are firecrackers allowed in Delhi for Diwali?

Delhi restricts firecrackers to limit pollution, with rules that change each year; many residents use green crackers and diyas. Check the current-year order before Diwali.

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