As promised in our October festival calendar, here's the full picture for November — the month that carries the biggest festival of the Hindu calendar, Diwali. From Dhanteras shopping to the Lakshmi Puja muhurat and the Bhai Dooj finale, here is every date and timing you need for November 2026, at a glance.
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Quick Reference Table
| Date (2026) | Day | Festival / Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 November | Sun–Mon | Ahoi Ashtami |
| 4 November | Wednesday | Rama Ekadashi |
| 6 November | Friday | Dhanteras |
| 7 November | Saturday | Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi |
| 8 November | Sunday | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja |
| 9 November | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| 10 November | Tuesday | Bhai Dooj |
| 20 November | Friday | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| ~21 November | Saturday | Tulsi Vivah |
Note: Diwali 2026 arrives later than usual because of Adhik Maas (an intercalary lunar month added this year), which pushes most autumn festivals about three weeks past their 2025 dates. Exact muhurat windows shift by city — always confirm with a local panchang, or use Teertham's free AI muhurat calculator, before finalizing your puja timing.
Ahoi Ashtami: 1–2 November
The festival opens the month with Ahoi Ashtami, observed by mothers for the long life and wellbeing of their children.
Depending on your city's sunrise, the Ashtami tithi falls on either 1 or 2 November — check your local panchang, since this is one festival where the date genuinely differs by region.
Dhanteras 2026: 6 November
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) marks the start of the five-day Diwali celebration. Families worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, and it is considered an auspicious day to buy gold, silver, or new utensils.
- Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Puja Muhurat (Pradosh Kaal): Evening window, approximately 5:30 PM onward in New Delhi — check your city for the exact Pradosh Kaal timing.
Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi: 7 November
Also called Kali Chaudas or Roop Chaturdashi in some regions, this day is marked by an early pre-dawn oil bath (Abhyanga Snan) and the first diyas of the season.
In South India, this is actually the principal Diwali day, commemorating Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026: 8 November
The main night of Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Kartik Amavasya).
Lakshmi Puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal — the period spanning sunset — ideally when the Sthira Lagna (Vrishabha/Taurus ascendant) is active, believed to bring lasting stability to wealth.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026
Approximate timings by city:
| City | Muhurat Window |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ~5:32 PM – 7:28 PM |
| Mumbai | ~6:05 PM – 8:04 PM |
| Bangalore | ~5:58 PM – 7:55 PM |
| Kolkata | ~4:58 PM – 6:55 PM |
| Chennai | ~5:48 PM – 7:46 PM |
| Hyderabad | ~5:48 PM – 7:47 PM |
| Pune | ~6:02 PM – 8:01 PM |
Important: Different panchang calculations put the window anywhere between roughly 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM depending on the method and city. The timings above reflect that approximate range. Confirm your exact local Pradosh Kaal closer to the date, ideally with a verified acharya near you.
Govardhan Puja: 9 November
The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja (also called Annakut or Bali Pratipada) commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to shelter villagers from Indra's wrath.
Families prepare an Annakut — a mountain of vegetarian dishes — as an offering. In Gujarati and Marwari communities, this day also marks the start of the new business year (Bahi Khata / Chopda Pujan).
Bhai Dooj: 10 November
The five-day Diwali season closes with Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, mirroring the spirit of Raksha Bandhan earlier in the year.
What Follows: Devutthana Ekadashi & Tulsi Vivah
Once the main Diwali season wraps up, Devutthana Ekadashi (around 20 November) marks the day Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from his four-month yogic sleep (Chaturmas), reopening the auspicious wedding season.
Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu, typically follows the next day.
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