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Deepavali events in Penang 2026

Deepavali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

On Deepavali, Sunday, 8 November 2026, the sun sets at 6:59 pm (GMT+8) in Penang. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening after sunset, in the pradosh period — roughly the first two and a half hours after it; the lamps are lit as it gets dark. Sunset in other cities in Malaysia

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities. Every Deepavali event posted in and around Penang is below.

Deepavali events in Penang0 listed

No Deepavali events posted in Penang yet — organisers usually list them four to six weeks ahead. See everything coming up in Penang.

Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Penang for Deepavali

Most mandirs hold Lakshmi Puja on Diwali evening and many hold Annakut the day after; gurdwaras keep Bandi Chhor Divas the same night. Each temple sets its own times, so check its page before you go.

Hindu temples and gurdwaras in Malaysia: the guide →

Where to celebrate Deepavali in Penang

George Town’s Little India is the centre of Penang’s Deepavali, and Penang Island City Council (MBPP) posted a notice on 30 October closing Lebuh Pasar, Lebuh China, Lebuh King and Lebuh Penang to traffic from 9am to 9pm on 31 October, 1 November and 5, 6 and 7 November, with part of Lebuh Penang also shut from noon to 7pm on Monday 2 November. In 2025 The Vibes reported festive stalls crowding the streets around Lebuh Queen, Lebuh Chulia and Jalan Pasar, and the Penang Hindu Endowments Board says the Sri Mahamariamman Temple on Lebuh Queen is particularly packed at Deepavali. Deepavali is Sunday 8 November, and Monday 9 November is a replacement holiday in Penang.

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What Deepavali is

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities.

If it is your first one

  • Book restaurant tables two weeks ahead — the Diwali weekend fills every Indian restaurant in town.
  • Check local fireworks rules before buying any; most European towns restrict them to New Year.
  • Sweets (mithai) can be ordered from Indian grocers a week ahead; many deliver nationwide.
  • The big city events sell tickets in advance and sell out; children under a certain age are usually free.

Questions people ask

When is Deepavali 2026 in Penang?
Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Penang are held on the weekends around it.
What time does the sun set in Penang on Deepavali 2026?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the sun sets at 6:59 pm (GMT+8) in Penang. That is for the city centre with a flat horizon, as every published table gives it; behind buildings or hills it appears a few minutes later. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening after sunset, in the pradosh period — roughly the first two and a half hours after it; the lamps are lit as it gets dark.
Where can I go to a temple for Deepavali in Penang?
18 temples and gurdwaras are listed within 20 km of Penang, among them Sri Sithi Vinayagar, Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple and Fort Point Hindu Temple. Most mandirs hold Lakshmi Puja on Diwali evening and many hold Annakut the day after; gurdwaras keep Bandi Chhor Divas the same night. Each temple sets its own times, so check its page before you go.
What Deepavali events are there in Penang?
Organisers usually post Deepavali events four to six weeks ahead; they appear on this page as soon as they do.

Deepavali events in other cities in Malaysia

Ipoh · Johor Bahru · Kuala Lumpur

Organising something?

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