Diwali 2027
Diwali 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
Date and Panchanga Basis
- Date: Thursday, October 28, 2027 (also observed as Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja)
- Rule: Ashwina Amavasya (amanta); Lakshmi Puja is performed while the Amavasya prevails during Pradosh.
- Reckoning: amanta lunar months; date fixed by the tithi prevailing at night.
This date is computed from sidereal Sun and Moon positions (Swiss-precision Meeus ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), not copied from a stored calendar. Regional almanacs that apply a different local rule can occasionally differ by one day; where a festival anchors to a specific hour, such as midnight for Janmashtami or midday for Ganesh Chaturthi, the matching classical rule is used.
Significance
Diwali's central rite is Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon night that closes Ashwina. The date follows the evening prevalence of Amavasya, and the puja muhurta is sought within Pradosh kala with a Sthira (fixed) lagna preferred, most often Vrishabha rising.
Timing Your Observance
A festival date names the day; a muhurta names the hour. For puja timing on October 28, consult the day's panchanga: the prevailing tithi and nakshatra, the choghadiya windows, and the Rahu Kaal period to avoid. The daily panchang, choghadiya timings, and Rahu Kaal calculator cover this for your city, and the birth chart calculator shows how the day's sky sits against your own chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2027. Ashwina Amavasya (amanta); Lakshmi Puja is performed while the Amavasya prevails during Pradosh.
How is the Diwali date decided?
The date follows the tithi prevailing at night in amanta lunar-month reckoning. This page computes it from sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes (Lahiri ayanamsa) rather than a stored table.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.