Diwali 2026 Melbourne: Events, Lakshmi Puja Time & Celebrations
Diwali 2026 in Melbourne is Sunday, November 8. Find events, temples, Lakshmi Puja time and how the Indian community celebrates the Festival of Lights.
Diwali 2026 in Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne panchang. The five-day festival runs from Dhanteras (Friday, November 6) to Bhai Dooj (Tuesday, November 10). A highlight is Melbourne Diwali at Marvel Stadium Square (Sat, Oct 31 (2–10 PM)).
Melbourne’s Diwali season centres on two large free festivals in the CBD, plus community celebrations across the south-eastern and western suburbs.
Diwali 2026 in Melbourne at a glance
Detail Advertisement | Information |
|---|---|
Main day | Sunday, November 8, 2026 Advertisement |
Lakshmi Puja muhurat | After local sunset — confirm with a Melbourne panchang |
Main venue | Stadium Square, Marvel Stadium |
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 Melbourne
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 Melbourne or follow your temple’s announced time rather than copying India’s IST muhurat.
Diwali 2026 events in Melbourne
Event Advertisement | Date (2026) | Venue | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Diwali at Marvel Stadium Square | Sat, Oct 31 (2–10 PM) | Stadium Square, Marvel Stadium | Free |
Victorian Festival of Diwali | Sat, Oct 31 (12–10 PM) | Federation Square | Free (fireworks finale) |
Event dates and details can change — confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Where families gather
Diwali celebrations and festive shopping in Melbourne centre on: Federation Square, Dandenong, Wyndham, Tarneit, Point Cook, Craigieburn, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Rowville. For Lakshmi Puja, Annakut and cultural programmes, check your nearest temple’s website for timings and any registration.
Fireworks & safety
In Victoria fireworks are restricted to licensed use; the Victorian Festival of Diwali listing includes a fireworks finale by licensed operators. 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 Melbourne?
Diwali 2026 in Melbourne 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 Melbourne in 2026?
Lakshmi Puja is performed after local sunset on November 8, 2026 in Melbourne. Because the window follows sunset, confirm the exact time with a Melbourne panchang or your temple.
What is the biggest Diwali event in Melbourne in 2026?
Melbourne Diwali at Marvel Stadium Square is a major Melbourne celebration — Sat, Oct 31 (2–10 PM), at Stadium Square, Marvel Stadium (free). See the events table above for more. Confirm details with the organiser.