Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with traditional rituals, prayers, sweets and fireworks. On this auspicious day, families wake up early, take an oil bath, wear new clothes and offer prayers to God.
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8. Here are the important details about the festival date, morning oil bath time, Lakshmi Kubera Pooja Muhurtham and auspicious timings.
When Is Diwali 2026?
Date: November 8, 2026
Day: Sunday
Tamil Month: Aippasi 22
Tithi: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi and Amavasya
Special Occasions: Narakasura Vadham, Diwali celebrations and Kedara Gowri Vratam
Diwali 2026 Oil Bath Time and Pooja Timings
Taking an oil bath before sunrise is one of the important traditions of Diwali. After the oil bath, people wear new clothes, perform morning prayers and prepare festive offerings.
| Ritual | Timings |
|---|---|
| Oil Bath | 4:30 AM – 6:06 AM |
| Morning Pooja and Neivedhyam | 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM |
| Lakshmi Kubera Pooja | 6:07 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Lakshmi Pooja Muhurtham | 6:06 PM – 8:09 PM |
Diwali 2026 Good Time and Rahu Kalam
According to the Chennai Vakya Panchangam, the following are the auspicious and inauspicious timings for Diwali 2026.
| Details | Timings |
|---|---|
| Morning Good Time | 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM |
| Evening Good Time | 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM |
| Rahu Kalam | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Yamagandam | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
| Gulikai | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Conclusion
Diwali 2026 falls on November 8, Sunday. Devotees can observe the traditional oil bath, morning pooja and evening Lakshmi Kubera Pooja accorording to their family customs and local panchangam timings.