Diwali 2026 Date: When Is Diwali and When to Order Gifts
Quick answer: The Diwali 2026 date for Lakshmi Puja is Sunday 8 November. Dhanteras is Friday 6 November, Choti Diwali Saturday 7 November and Govardhan Puja Monday 9 November. Bhai Dooj falls on Tuesday 10 November in most calendars; check your family calendar. Order gifts in October to leave a festival buffer.
The date you want a gift in the house may be earlier than Diwali itself. Some families exchange presents before Dhanteras; others keep a sibling’s parcel aside for Bhai Dooj. Decide which celebration matters to your recipient before you choose a product or delivery address.
The five days and recommended order dates
| Occasion or target | Date in 2026 | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Friday 6 November | Choose this as the arrival target for an early family gift |
| Choti Diwali | Saturday 7 November | Allow time for preparations and visits |
| Diwali, Lakshmi Puja | Sunday 8 November | Confirm the family’s celebration plans |
| Govardhan Puja | Monday 9 November | Family observance may vary |
| Bhai Dooj | Tuesday 10 November in most calendars | Check your family calendar |
| Before Dhanteras: personalised | Order by Friday 23 October | Recommendation with festival buffer |
| Before Dhanteras: standard | Order by Tuesday 27 October | Recommendation with festival buffer |
| Bhai Dooj: personalised | Order by Wednesday 28 October | Recommendation with festival buffer |
| Bhai Dooj: standard | Order by Friday 30 October | Recommendation with festival buffer |
These order-by dates are our recommendations, not arrival promises. They leave a buffer around the published working-day windows. A festival weekend can also be a busy time at home, so make sure somebody will be at the address you use.
Count working days rather than calendar days
We ship free across India. When scheduling planning delivery for Diwali 2026, allow the stated standard delivery time of 2-3 working days in Mumbai and 3-5 working days for the rest of India. When timing planning delivery for Diwali 2026, personalised delivery includes production: 3-4 working days within Mumbai and 5-7 working days for the rest of India. Working days are Monday to Friday. Arrival for planning delivery for Diwali 2026 may be affected by the location, public holidays or disruption to courier services.
A Saturday or Sunday on your calendar does not count as a working day in these windows. Personalised timing already includes production, so avoid adding a separate production estimate to the published window. Give the family a planning range while keeping the courier uncertainties in mind.
Put the recommended order date in your own diary as well as the celebration date. That gives you a clear moment to settle the gift, ask about payment and confirm the address before the family gets busy.
Choose a gift while there is time to decide
Our range starts from ₹599. The four-slot travel watch roll starts from ₹599 for someone who takes watches on trips. If you are choosing for a frequent visitor to your home abroad, think about the watches they brought on their last visit.
The classic watch organiser box starts from ₹999 for five slots. It suits a home storage need when a relative keeps several watches on the dresser. A practical gift chosen early gives you time to ask about the collection without rushing to buy the biggest version.
For jewellery at home, the three-layer jewellery organiser with lock starts from ₹1999. Olive green, black and pink give you a choice around the recipient’s taste. Use the product photos and dimensions to match the organiser to their belongings and available space.
Order early
Personalised pieces are made to order. Planning two to three weeks before a festival gives you room to settle the details. Our personalised watch box starts from ₹1299. Confirm the name spelling and slot count before paying, and use the recommended dates in the table for your chosen celebration.
If you are organising the gift from abroad
We ship free across India. Use the recipient’s Indian address, including the PIN code and local contact number. Our domestic service excludes the US and UK, so ask us about international shipping when arranging planning delivery for Diwali 2026. If relatives are travelling for the festival, confirm where they will receive the gift.
Checkout is in Indian rupees. If your card was issued outside India, ask us to confirm payment options before placing the order for planning delivery for Diwali 2026.
Keep the order details with the person coordinating the surprise. Send your personal message separately, then arrange a call around your family’s plans. For choosing rather than scheduling, read our Diwali gifts for a father and Bhai Dooj gifts for a sister.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali, including Lakshmi Puja, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. Dhanteras is Friday 6 November and Choti Diwali is Saturday 7 November.
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj is Tuesday 10 November in most calendars. Check your family calendar before arranging the celebration or choosing an arrival target.
Do personalised delivery windows include production?
Yes. The published personalised windows include production: 3-4 working days in Mumbai and 5-7 working days elsewhere in India.
Does ordering by the recommended date guarantee delivery?
No. The dates include a recommended festival buffer. Arrival for planning delivery for Diwali 2026 may be affected by the location, public holidays or disruption to courier services.