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Diwali in the United States 2026

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

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 Diwali event posted in the United States is below, grouped by city.

Diwali 2026 dates

  1. Friday, 6 November

    Dhanteras

  2. Saturday, 7 November

    Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)

  3. Sunday, 8 November

    Diwali โ€” Lakshmi Puja

  4. Monday, 9 November

    Govardhan Puja and Annakut

  5. Tuesday, 10 November

    Bhai Dooj

Diwali events in the United States60 listed

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What Diwali 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.

Diwali marks the return of Rama to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness; for many families it is also the day of Lakshmi Puja and the start of a new business year. Homes are cleaned and lit with diyas, sweets are exchanged, and the evening ends with fireworks.

Diwali dates and how it is celebrated around the world โ†’

If it is your first one in the United States

  • Book restaurant tables two weeks ahead โ€” 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 Diwali in the United States in 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. It is not a public holiday in the United States, so the community celebrates on the weekends around it โ€” 60 events are listed on this page, each with its own date.
Where can I celebrate Diwali in the United States?
Community Diwali events in the United States are listed on this page as organisers post them.
Can non-Indians go to Diwali events in the United States?
Yes. Almost every community event is open to everyone and runs in English; temple and gurdwara celebrations welcome visitors too โ€” dress modestly, and cover your head in a gurdwara.

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