Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in Guyana is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, a national public holiday. Guyana celebrates Diwali as a national holiday, famous for its dazzling Diwali motorcade of illuminated floats through Georgetown. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Georgetown with a local panchang.

Guyana celebrates Diwali as a national holiday, famous for its dazzling Diwali motorcade of illuminated floats through Georgetown.

How Guyana celebrates Diwali 2026

Homes and mandirs light diyas and perform Lakshmi puja, and the highlight is the Diwali motorcade, when brilliantly lit floats parade through the capital. Communities on the East Coast and in Berbice hold their own celebrations. It is a national public holiday.

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Diwali 2026 city by city in Guyana

Georgetown & Demerara

The capital hosts the famous Diwali motorcade and temple celebrations.

Berbice & Essequibo

Strongly Hindu regions light diyas and hold Lakshmi puja and cultural programmes.

Temples and community associations announce their exact 2026 Diwali programme dates a few weeks ahead — check locally for venues and times.

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Diwali 2026 dates

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

Dhanteras

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

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Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

Govardhan Puja / Annakut

Tuesday, 10 November

Bhai Dooj

Lakshmi Puja follows local sunset, so use a panchang set to your city or check today's panchangam.

Frequently asked questions

Is Diwali a holiday in Guyana?

Yes — Diwali is a national public holiday, on Sunday, 8 November 2026, famous for the Diwali motorcade in Georgetown.

Diwali 2026 around the world

More country and city guides, each with local Lakshmi Puja muhurat and events: