Diwali
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights: in Jaipur the walled-city bazaars are lit up, and homes and temples glow with oil lamps.
- 8 November 2026 → 11 November 2026
- Jaipur, India
- When8 November 2026 → 11 November 2026 · Held every year on the new-moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik, in October or November; the Government of India's holiday list fixes the date, and celebrations continue to Bhai Dooj a few days later.
- DatesConfirmed by the official source · checked 28 October 2026
- WhereJohari Bazar 194، 302003 Jaipur، India
- CategoryFestivals & Celebrations · festival
- GuideOur India travel guide →
- Last checked26 October 2026, against official sources
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights: in Jaipur the walled-city bazaars are lit up, and homes and temples glow with oil lamps.
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in the Government of India's holiday list. The festival days continue with Govardhan Puja on Monday 9 November and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
In Jaipur the walled-city bazaars, such as Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar, are traditionally lit up for the festival.
Good to know
Rajasthan Tourism notes that Jaipur's markets are generally closed on Sundays, and Diwali falls on a Sunday in 2026, so check opening hours before you plan a shopping trip. Expect closures and crowds on 8 and 9 November. Diwali is a religious festival: please be respectful around homes, shrines and temples.
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Getting there & around on event days
Fly into Jaipur International Airport (JAI), also known as Sanganer Airport, or connect via Delhi (DEL). Jaipur Junction is the main railway station, with trains from Delhi and other major cities.
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Sources · last checked 26 October 2026, against official sources