Quick answer: In Nepal, Diwali is celebrated as Tihar, whose Laxmi Puja falls in early-to-mid November 2026 — follow the Nepali patro for exact dates (India’s Diwali is 8 November). In Nepal, Diwali is Tihar (Deepawali) — a five-day festival of lights honouring crows, dogs, cows and oxen, Goddess Lakshmi, and finally brothers on Bhai Tika. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Kathmandu with a local panchang.

In Nepal, Diwali is Tihar (Deepawali) — a five-day festival of lights honouring crows, dogs, cows and oxen, Goddess Lakshmi, and finally brothers on Bhai Tika.

How Nepal celebrates Diwali 2026

Tihar moves through Kaag Tihar (crows), Kukur Tihar (dogs), Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja, Govardhan/Goru Tihar (oxen), and Bhai Tika. Homes are lit with lamps and marigold garlands, doorways drawn with rangoli, and Deusi-Bhailo singers go house to house. It is one of Nepal’s greatest festivals.

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Diwali 2026 city by city in Nepal

Kathmandu Valley

Homes and temples across the valley light up, and Laxmi Puja fills the city with lamps.

Pokhara & the hills

Towns and villages celebrate Tihar with lights, Deusi-Bhailo and Bhai Tika.

Across Nepal

Families nationwide mark the five days, ending with Bhai Tika.

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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. Nepal’s Tihar dates follow the Nepali patro and can differ slightly from the Indian date.

Frequently asked questions

When is Tihar / Deepawali 2026 in Nepal?

Tihar’s Laxmi Puja falls in early-to-mid November 2026 — follow the Nepali patro for the exact dates (India’s Diwali is 8 November).

What is Bhai Tika?

The final day of Tihar, when sisters honour brothers with a multicoloured tika and blessings.

Diwali 2026 around the world

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