Festive calendar 2026: Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali dates at a glance
Diwali falls on November 8 this year. Here is the full festive calendar and the big online sale dates.
The festive season is in full swing. Navratri began on October 11 and Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20. Dhanteras falls on November 6, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) on November 8 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.
Online retailers have lined up their biggest sales around these dates. Amazon's Great Indian Festival opened on October 8 with early access for Prime members a day earlier, while Flipkart's Big Billion Days started on October 9.
Shoppers are advised to confirm sale timings on official pages, as dates and offers can change. Families planning travel should also book early, since trains and flights around Diwali fill up quickly.
Source: Zoutons
