Diwali: Dates, rituals and the meaning of each of the five days
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Diwali 2026 starts on November 6 with Dhanteras. The festival ends on November 10 with Bhai Dooj. The celebration lasts five days and includes various rituals and legends.
Diwali 2026 begins with Dhanteras on November 6 and culminates in Bhai Dooj on November 10. Here is a guide to the festival’s five days, associated traditions and the legends behind them.