Diwali 2025 Calendar: Full 5-Day Dates From Dhanteras To Bhai Dooj; Deepavali & Lakshmi Puja Thithi, Muhurat

Also known as Deepawali, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in India, celebrated by Hindus across the country and around the world. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is observed on Amavasya (new moon) of Kartik month as per the Hindu lunar calendar.

Diwali 2025 Calendar: Dates For All 5 Days of Deepavali This Year (18 To 23 October)

In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated with traditional fervour starting from October 18, and the five-day festival will conclude on October 23. Each day of Diwali holds special spiritual and cultural significance, and is marked by distinct customs and rituals.

Five-Day Festival Schedule From Dhanteras To Bhai Dooj

Here is the full Diwali 2025 calendar with dates as per DriK Panchang:

• October 18, 2025: Dhanteras
• October 20, 2025: Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi)
• October 20, 2025: Diwali & Lakshmi Puja
• October 22, 2025: Govardhan Puja
• October 23: Bhai Dooj

20 or 21 October: When is Diwali and Lakshmi Puja?

There is often confusion about whether Diwali and Lakshmi Puja should be celebrated on October 20 or 21 in 2025, since the festival falls on Amavasya Tithi, which spans both days.

According to the Hindu calendar and Drik Panchang, Lakshmi Puja in 2025 is scheduled for the evening of October 20, as the Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and ends at 5:54 PM on October 21.

However, the Pradosh Kaal-the most auspicious period for performing Lakshmi Puja-falls on the evening of October 20 between 5:58 PM and 8:25 PM, with Vrishabha Kaal overlapping from 7:08 PM to 9:03 PM. This timing makes October 20 the correct day for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja celebrations, even though Amavasya continues into the next day.

Diwali 2025: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Kartik Amavasya Thithi As Per Panchang and Hindu Calendar

The most important day of Diwali is the third day, when Lakshmi Puja is performed. This year, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja fall on October 20, 2025.

According to Drik Panchang, the shubh muhurat (auspicious timing) for performing Lakshmi Puja is as follows:

• Pradosh Kaal: 05:58 PM to 08:25 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM

The Amavasya Tithi, which is considered crucial for Diwali celebrations, begins at 03:44 PM on October 20 and ends at 05:54 PM on October 21.

Significance of Each Day of Diwali

Dhanteras 2025 on October 18: The festival begins with Dhanteras, when people purchase gold, silver, utensils or electronics-believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. It is also a day dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health.

Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi on October 20: This day commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. Traditionally, people light diyas and burst a few firecrackers to ward off evil.

Diwali & Lakshmi Puja on October 20: The main Diwali day is devoted to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Devotees clean and decorate their homes, create rangoli, light earthen lamps (diyas) and perform Lakshmi Puja during the shubh muhurat.

Govardhan Puja on October 22: Celebrated the day after Diwali, this day marks Lord Krishna's lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from torrential rains. Devotees make food offerings (Annakoot) in temples and homes.

Bhai Dooj on October 23: The final day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters pray for the long life and well-being of their brothers, applying a tilak on their foreheads and performing aarti.