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Diwali events in Charlotte 2026

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

On Diwali, Sunday, 8 November 2026, the sun sets at 5:22 pm (EST) in Charlotte. 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 the US

1 Diwali event is listed in and around Charlotte for 2026, on 14 November. 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.

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Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Charlotte for Diwali

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 the US: the guide →

Where to celebrate Diwali in Charlotte

Brahma Kumaris Charlotte’s Diwali evening, Becoming a Living Light, is on Sunday 25 October from 4.30pm at 8145 Ardrey Kell Road (RSVP by Friday 23 October), with meditation and a celebration led by Sister Waddy. The other Charlotte listing is a Kurta Saree Diwali Party with DJ Dharak at ANTHM on Saturday 14 November.

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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.

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 Diwali 2026 in Charlotte?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Charlotte are held on the weekends around it.
What time does the sun set in Charlotte on Diwali 2026?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the sun sets at 5:22 pm (EST) in Charlotte. 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 Diwali in Charlotte?
3 temples and gurdwaras are listed within 20 km of Charlotte, among them Hindu Center of Charlotte, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Jain Center of Greater Charlotte. 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 Diwali events are there in Charlotte?
1 Diwali event is listed on this page so far: Kurta Saree Diwali Party Featuring DJ Dharak.

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