Diwali 2028 — Ayodhya
Diwali, the festival of lights, falls on the new moon (Amavasya) of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and is the main night of Lakshmi Puja.
In 2028, Diwali is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028.
- Lakshmi Puja muhurat (pradosh, fixed lagna Vrishabha): 17 Oct 2028, 7:02 PM to 8:01 PM
- Amavasya begins: 17 Oct 2028, 12:05 PM
- Amavasya ends: 18 Oct 2028, 8:26 AM
Date and timings for Ayodhya.
All days of Diwali 2028
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 15 Oct | Dhanteras | Pradosh kaal: 7:17 PM to 8:02 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Arunodaya (pre-dawn bath): 4:25 AM to 6:01 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Lakshmi Puja muhurat (pradosh, fixed lagna Vrishabha): 7:02 PM to 8:01 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Oct | Govardhan Puja | Shukla Pratipada: 18 Oct 2028, 8:26 AM to 19 Oct 2028, 5:01 AM |
| Thursday, 19 Oct | Bhai Dooj | Aparahna muhurat: 12:54 PM to 3:11 PM |
How the date is fixed
Diwali falls on Amavasya of Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta). The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at dusk (pradosh kaal, the first fifth of the night). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Ayodhya. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Homes are cleaned and lit with diyas and rangoli; Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped in the evening during pradosh kaal — ideally in the fixed (sthir) lagna of Taurus — and families share sweets, gifts and fireworks.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2028?
In 2028, Diwali is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. (Ayodhya)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Diwali?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.