Diwali 2024 Date: Is Deepawali on October 31 or November 1?

Diwali Date 2024: One of the most auspicious festivals of India is around the corner.

As the date of the ‘Festival of Lights' approaches there is confusion regarding the exact date for Diwali—is it on October 31 or November 1?

The confusion surrounding the date of Diwali in 2024 comes from the Amavasya Tithi or the new moon phase falling on both October 31 and November 1.

This has led to different communities celebrating the festival on different days.

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja which is the most significant ritual of Diwali—this year starts at 5:36 pm and ends at 6:16 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024.

2024 Diwali date: Puja timings

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:36 pm to 06:16 pm (Duration: 41 minutes) on October 31, 2024

Amavasya Tithi Begins: 03:52 pm on Oct 31, 2024

Amavasya Tithi Ends: 06:16 pm on Nov 01, 2024

Diwali Celebrations Date: 

29th October 2024 (Tuesday): Dhanteras
31st October 2024 (Thursday): Choti Diwali
1st November 2024 (Friday): Badi Diwali
2nd November 2024 (Saturday): Govardhan Puja
3rd November 2024 (Sunday): Bhai Dooj

Here are the city-wise Lakshmi Puja Muhurta timings as per Drik Panchang: 

Pune: 6:54 pm to 8:33 pm, October 31
New Delhi: 5:36 pm to 6:16 pm
Chennai: 5:42 pm to 6:16 pm
Jaipur: 5:44 pm to 6:16 pm
Hyderabad: 5:44 pm to 6:16 pm
Gurgaon: 5:37 pm to 6:16 pm
Chandigarh: 5:35 pm to 6:16 pm
Kolkata: 5:45 pm to 6:16 pm
Mumbai: 6:57 pm to 8:36 pm, October 31
Bengaluru: 6:47 pm to 8:21 pm, October 31
Ahmedabad: 6:52 pm to 8:35 pm, October 31
Noida: 5:35 pm to 6:16 pm