Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on 8 November 2026, almost 18 days later than 2025. Learn why next year’s festival of lights will arrive in the cool month of November.

New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted cities, and the celebrations for the festival of Diwali herald its worst months as cooler air laden with smog is trapped over the city, reducing visibility and raising serious health risks for the more than 30 million people who live in the capital and its metropolitan region.

Dave says BAPS Mandir has one of the largest Diwali celebrations in the Midwest. There are interactive displays and activities, as well as a giant offering of food, donated by members of the temple. "This mountain of food is also a symbol of gratitude, a symbol of offering our gratitude, our devotion to god on this new year," Dave said.

Vijay Devarakonda’s Diwali video has gone viral after fans claimed they heard Rashmika Mandanna’s voice in the background, sparking speculation and excitement.

In October, UPI averaged Rs 94,000 crore in daily transactions, up 13% from Rs 82,991 crore in September. The month saw an average of 695 million daily transactions, up from 654 million the previous month.

If you're wondering why there have been fireworks across Bensalem this week, look no further than the annual Diwali celebrations.

Take a look at Bollywood couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's intimate Diwali celebration with friends and family.

Ayushmann Khurrana celebrated Diwali 2025 by visiting Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings after his film Thamma’s success, donning a peach kurta-pyjama and yellow shawl for the auspicious occasion.