Diwali Dates — Last 20 Years (2006–2025)
A bilingual (English/Hindi) article with history, significance, a jump table of dates (year, day, Lakshmi Puja date), bilingual FAQs and structured data for SEO.
History & Significance
Diwali (Deepavali) celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Across regions, the festival is linked to stories from Hindu mythology — Rama’s return to Ayodhya, Krishna’s victory over Narakasura, and worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. The core observance occurs on the new moon night (Amavasya) of Kartik month.
Why dates change every year
The Hindu lunisolar calendar determines the festival. Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya — the new moon day in the Kartik month — so its Gregorian date shifts between mid-October and mid-November each year.
Quick Facts
- Main day: Lakshmi Puja (Kartika Amavasya, sunset-pradosh).
- Typical range: Mid-October to mid-November (Gregorian).
- Common observances: Lighting diyas, Lakshmi puja, fireworks and family gatherings.
Diwali Dates — Table (2006–2025)
Table shows Year | Day (English / Hindi) | Lakshmi Puja date (IST)
| Year | Day | Date (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday / सोमवार | October 20, 2025 |
| 2024 | Thursday / गुरुवार | October 31, 2024 |
| 2023 | Sunday / रविवार | November 12, 2023 |
| 2022 | Monday / सोमवार | October 24, 2022 |
| 2021 | Thursday / गुरुवार | November 4, 2021 |
| 2020 | Saturday / शनिवार | November 14, 2020 |
| 2019 | Sunday / रविवार | October 27, 2019 |
| 2018 | Wednesday / बुधवार | November 7, 2018 |
| 2017 | Thursday / गुरुवार | October 19, 2017 |
| 2016 | Sunday / रविवार | October 30, 2016 |
| 2015 | Wednesday / बुधवार | November 11, 2015 |
| 2014 | Thursday / गुरुवार | October 23, 2014 |
| 2013 | Sunday / रविवार | November 3, 2013 |
| 2012 | Tuesday / मंगलवार | November 13, 2012 |
| 2011 | Wednesday / बुधवार | October 26, 2011 |
| 2010 | Friday / शुक्रवार | November 5, 2010 |
| 2009 | Saturday / शनिवार | October 17, 2009 |
| 2008 | Tuesday / मंगलवार | October 28, 2008 |
| 2007 | Friday / शुक्रवार | November 9, 2007 |
| 2006 | Saturday / शनिवार | October 21, 2006 |
Tip: Click any year in the table and use your browser find (Ctrl+F) to jump to references or posts for that year.
Festival Highlights
Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is performed on the main night. Businesses often perform account-keeping rituals and families clean and decorate homes to welcome prosperity.
Regional Practices
- North: Emphasis on Rama’s return, lighting and fireworks.
- West: Business community rituals and new financial year starts.
- South: Naraka Chaturdashi and regional sweets.
- East: Kali Puja in Bengal and related rituals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali celebrated each year?
Diwali is observed on Kartik Amavasya; check the table above for specific dates for the last 20 years.
Does the date differ across India?
Core date (Amavasya) stays same, but regional rituals and secondary days (like Govardhan Puja or Bhai Dooj) vary by region.