Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in Kenya is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Kenya’s long-established Indian community celebrates Diwali with lamps, temple pujas and fireworks in Nairobi, Mombasa and beyond. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Nairobi with a local panchang.

Kenya’s long-established Indian community celebrates Diwali with lamps, temple pujas and fireworks in Nairobi, Mombasa and beyond.

How Kenya celebrates Diwali 2026

Gujarati, Lohana, Oshwal, Punjabi and other communities light lamps, perform Lakshmi puja, share sweets and hold community programmes, with temples across the country holding special worship for the festival.

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Diwali 2026 city by city in Kenya

Nairobi

The capital’s temples and community halls host Diwali pujas, markets and fireworks for its large Indian community.

Mombasa

The coastal city’s temples and associations hold Diwali celebrations.

Kisumu, Nakuru & beyond

Smaller communities celebrate at local temples and community centres.

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

Diwali 2026 dates

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

Dhanteras

Saturday, 7 November

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Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

Govardhan Puja / Annakut

Tuesday, 10 November

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Bhai Dooj

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

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Kenya?

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Diwali 2026 around the world

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