Diwali 2026 in Noida and Greater Noida: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, NCR Green Cracker Rules, Sale Sites, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj

Quick answer: Diwali 2026 in Noida is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Noida is 5:54 PM – 7:49 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method, and sunset is at about 5:30 PM. Noida and Greater Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar) are 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 Monday, 9 November. Govardhan Puja is Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj Wednesday, 11 November; no crackers are allowed on either day.

Noida celebrates Diwali the housing-society way: towers lit with fairy lights, shared pujas and cultural evenings in society clubhouses, shopping at Atta Market and the Sector 18 malls, and Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at home at dusk. This guide covers the dates and times, the NCR cracker rules and this year's sale sites, the days after Diwali, temples and practical tips for society living.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja times are HinduTone's own calculation for Noida. The cracker rules are from the Supreme Court's order of 2 November 2026, as reported by LiveLaw and Bar & Bench. The sale sites and shop rules are from Amar Ujala (3 and 5 November 2026), quoting Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey. We did not find a published 2026 Diwali traffic diversion plan for Noida.

Diwali 2026 dates in Noida

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 this year.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Noida

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

Crackers in Noida: the NCR rules

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

Where they were sold: Amar Ujala reported that more than 100 licensed green-cracker stalls were set up at three sites, selling on 7 and 8 November:

• Ramlila Ground, Sector 62 (Noida zone)
• Ramlila Ground, Sector 46 (Noida zone)
• Kabaddi ground near the Garhi roundabout (Central Noida zone)

As of 5 November, no temporary licence application had been received for Greater Noida. Stalls had to be in tin sheds at least 3 metres apart, inside a 50-metre safety zone, laid out so fire engines could reach every shop, with a fire extinguisher in each and no lamps, candles or open wiring. Licences needed NOCs from the Noida Authority and the fire department.

In housing societies: burst green crackers only in the open area your RWA designates, never on balconies, in basements, near parked cars, transformers or DG sets, and keep fire exits clear.

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

After Diwali: Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj

• Monday, 9 November: the Amavasya ends at 12:31 PM; many families keep the day quiet. The cracker ban is back in force.
• Tuesday, 10 November: Govardhan Puja and Annakut. Families shape a small Govardhan in the courtyard or on a tray in flats, offer Annakut and worship cows; ISKCON and Krishna temples offer a large Annakut. See Govardhan Puja and Annakut 2026.
• Wednesday, 11 November: Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Puja. Sisters apply tilak to their brothers; Kayastha families worship Chitragupta with pens and account books. See Bhai Dooj 2026 and Chitragupta Puja 2026.

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

Markets and temples

• Atta Market and Sector 18: Noida's busiest shopping district, with the street market and the malls around it.
• Brahmaputra Market (Sector 29): sweets, snacks and festive shopping.
• ISKCON Noida: the Hare Krishna temple usually celebrates Govardhan Puja with an Annakut offering.
• Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi: just across the Yamuna from Noida, and a popular festive-season visit.

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

Getting around

We did not find a published 2026 Diwali traffic diversion plan for Noida. Expect heavy traffic around Sector 18, Atta Market and the malls in the evenings. The Delhi Metro Blue Line and the Noida Metro Aqua Line are the easiest way to reach Sector 18 and Greater Noida, and the Noida traffic police post advisories on their social media pages.

Practical tips

• Air quality: Noida's air is often "very poor" or "severe" in November, and usually worst the morning after Diwali. Keep children, older relatives and anyone with asthma indoors, check the AQI and consider an air purifier.
• 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 unattended on balconies.

More Diwali 2026 guides

• Diwali 2026 in Delhi
• Diwali 2026 in Ghaziabad
• Diwali 2026 in Meerut
• Diwali 2026 in Agra
• Diwali 2026 in Mathura and Vrindavan

Browse every guide on our Diwali 2026 hub.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Noida?

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 Noida?

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 Noida 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.

Can I burst crackers in Noida on Govardhan Puja or Bhai Dooj?

No. The relaxation covered only 7 and 8 November; from 9 November the year-round NCR ban applies again.

Where were green crackers sold in Noida?

At licensed stalls on the Sector 62 and Sector 46 Ramlila grounds and the Kabaddi ground near the Garhi roundabout, on 7 and 8 November, according to Amar Ujala.