Diwali 2026 in Ghaziabad: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, NCR Green Cracker Rules, Sale Sites, Traffic and Parking

Quick answer: Diwali 2026 in Ghaziabad is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Ghaziabad is 5:54 PM – 7:49 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method, and sunset is at about 5:30 PM. Ghaziabad is in Delhi-NCR, so the Supreme Court's order applies: only certified green crackers, only on 7 and 8 November, from 6 AM to 7 AM and 8 PM to 10 PM, and the full ban returns from 9 November. Govardhan Puja is Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj Wednesday, 11 November. Heavy vehicles are barred from the Lalkuan–Bulandshahr Road stretch from 5 to 12 November.

Ghaziabad celebrates like the rest of Delhi-NCR: the Turab Nagar and Ghantaghar markets fill with shoppers buying lamps, idols, sweets and gifts, the malls of Indirapuram, Vaishali and Raj Nagar are lit up, and homes and housing societies perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at dusk. This guide covers the dates and times, the cracker rules and sale sites, the traffic and parking plan, temples and practical tips for society living.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja times are HinduTone's own calculation for Ghaziabad. The cracker rules are from the Supreme Court's order of 2 November 2026, as reported by LiveLaw and Bar & Bench. The sale sites are from India TV (3 November 2026), quoting Additional Police Commissioner Rajkaran Nayyar, and the traffic plan from Amar Ujala (4 November 2026), quoting ADCP Traffic Varun Kumar Singh.

Diwali 2026 dates in Ghaziabad

The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 10:47 AM on Saturday, 7 November to 11:27 AM on Sunday, 8 November, and the Amavasya follows from 11:27 AM on Sunday until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, so Sunday evening is Diwali. Monday, 9 November is the gap day before Govardhan Puja.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Ghaziabad

The muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset, when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. Ghaziabad's window is practically the same as New Delhi's (5:54 PM – 7:50 PM). For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

Crackers in Ghaziabad: the NCR rules

Delhi-NCR has a year-round ban on firecrackers. On 2 November 2026 the Supreme Court allowed a limited relaxation for Diwali:

Where they were sold: India TV reported that green crackers could be sold only at designated temporary shops from 5 to 7 November, with a temporary licence and a fire department NOC:

• City: Ghantaghar, Kavinagar and Vijaynagar, and the Sector 9 Ramlila Maidan.
• Trans-Hindon: Indirapuram, Sahibabad and Tila Mod.
• Rural zone: Garhi Katiya, Loni Inter College, KN Modi Maidan (Modinagar), Maharshi Inter College and Muradnagar Chungi No. 3.

Police have seized illegal stocks in the city, so do not buy from unlicensed sellers or online. In housing societies, burst crackers only in the open area your RWA designates, never on balconies, in parking basements or near transformers.

Read our firecracker safety tips and the Delhi firecracker rules 2026. For emergencies call 112, and for fire 101.

Traffic and parking

Amar Ujala reported that 813 traffic police personnel, in two shifts under 11 traffic inspectors, are on duty for the festival week, with extra deployment at 24 points including Vijay Nagar T-Point, Lalkuan, Ghantaghar and Sector 62.

• Heavy vehicles: barred on the Lalkuan to Bulandshahr Road stretch from 5 to 12 November; they must use the Hapur route.
• Roadways buses: parked at Sector 62, Chijarsi, Lalkuan and NH-9.
• Permanent parking: Ghantaghar multi-level parking, opposite Shipra Mall, Jaipuria Mall, Habitat Centre and the DM campus.
• Temporary parking: Nehru Yuva Kendra (Ambedkar Road), Ghantaghar Ramlila Ground, near the Kanawani U-turn, Loni Inter College, the Loni Block office and near Fortune Crossing.

Use the Delhi Metro (Red and Blue lines) or the RRTS where you can, and avoid driving into Turab Nagar in the evening.

How Ghaziabad celebrates, day by day

• Friday, 6 November: Dhanteras. Families buy gold, silver, utensils and a new broom; the evening puja window is 6:01 PM – 7:57 PM. See Dhanteras 2026.
• Saturday, 7 November: Choti Diwali. The first diyas and lights go up, and green crackers are allowed from 8 PM to 10 PM.
• Sunday, 8 November: Diwali. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja inside the muhurat, 5:54 PM – 7:49 PM, diyas at the door and on the roof, and green crackers from 8 PM to 10 PM only. Many housing societies hold a shared puja and cultural evening.
• Tuesday, 10 November: Govardhan Puja and Annakut. See Govardhan Puja and Annakut 2026.
• Wednesday, 11 November: Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Puja. See Bhai Dooj 2026 and Chitragupta Puja 2026.

For the meaning of each day, see the five days of Diwali explained.

Markets and temples

• Turab Nagar and Ghantaghar: Ghaziabad's old markets for lamps, decorations, puja items, clothes and sweets.
• Raj Nagar District Centre, Indirapuram and Vaishali: malls and branded shops.
• Dudheshwar Nath Temple: Ghaziabad's ancient and best-known Shiva temple, crowded on festival days.
• ISKCON Ghaziabad: Hare Krishna temples usually mark Govardhan Puja with an Annakut offering.

Check each temple's notice for darshan and aarti timings.

Practical tips

• Air quality: Ghaziabad's air is often in the "very poor" or "severe" range in November. Keep children, older relatives and anyone with asthma indoors during bursting and check the AQI before going out.
• Weather: early November is pleasant by day, around 15–30 °C, with smoggy mornings and evenings.
• Society safety: keep stairwells and fire exits clear, keep water and sand at the bursting spot, and never leave diyas burning on balconies unattended.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Ghaziabad?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Lakshmi Puja in the evening. Govardhan Puja is Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj Wednesday, 11 November.

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Ghaziabad?

5:54 PM to 7:49 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

What are the cracker timings in Ghaziabad for Diwali 2026?

Only certified green crackers, only on 7 and 8 November, from 6 AM to 7 AM and 8 PM to 10 PM, under the Supreme Court's order for Delhi-NCR. The full ban returns from 9 November.

Where can I park in Ghaziabad for Diwali shopping?

Ghantaghar multi-level parking, opposite Shipra Mall, Jaipuria Mall, Habitat Centre and the DM campus, plus temporary parking at the Ghantaghar Ramlila Ground and Nehru Yuva Kendra, according to Amar Ujala.