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Air quality dips with fireworks and hotels fill fast in Jaipur and Varanasi. Book early.
The best time to attend Diwali in 2026 is November 8, 2026. Timing status: Dates confirmed.
Rows of oil lamps, fireworks and Ganges-side rituals light up the darkest night of the lunar month. Varanasi glows.
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Next time: Diwali, October 29, 2027
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When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026: November 8, 2026.
When is Diwali 2027?
Diwali 2027: October 29, 2027.
