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Diwali in New York 2026

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Dates and venues checked against the organisers’ own pages on .

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 and around New York is below.

The biggest Diwali celebration in New York

Diwali at Times Square

When
Saturday 24 October 2026
Where
Times Square, Manhattan, New York
Entry
Free, no ticket

New York’s Diwali, in its eleventh year: live performances and dance showcases on the Times Square stage, a kids’ zone, cultural stalls and community leaders, ending with the diya-lighting countdown on the One Times Square tower.

Diwali at Times Square β†—

Diwali events in New York6 listed

Where to celebrate Diwali in New York

Diwali at Times Square on 24 October is the day out. In the week of Diwali itself, 74th Street in Jackson Heights and Oak Tree Road in Edison across the river fill with sweet-shop queues, and the Diwali dinner cruises leave from Jersey City and the Skyport Marina on the Saturday before, 7 November. Every event posted around the city is listed above.

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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 β€” 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 New York?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In New York the biggest public celebration is Diwali at Times Square on 24 October.
Where is Diwali at Times Square?
Times Square, Manhattan, New York. Saturday 24 October 2026.
How much are tickets for Diwali at Times Square?
Free, no ticket β€” as published by the organisers (Diwali at Times Square).
What Diwali events are there in New York?
6 Diwali events are listed on this page so far: Kurta Saree Diwali Party Featuring DJ DHARAK; Family Friendly Diwali Dinner Cruise Party- NYC; Diwali On Hudson - Family Diwali Cruise Party; Bollywood Family Diwali Cruise Party - Bollywood Nights NYC.

Organising something?

Post it from the app under Events, wherever you are. It is free, a moderator checks it, and it appears here and to every member nearby. Running several a year? Email hello@namaste.community for a listing invite.