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Diwali 2025 Date Splits as New Moon Overlaps Oct. 20–21

Fresh muhurat guidance places India on Oct. 21, with U.S. observance set for Oct. 20.

Check out whether Diwali is on October 20 or 21 in the United States this year.
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Diwali 2025 Correct Date: October 20 Or 21? When Is India Celebrating The Festival Of Light? We Clear The Confusion. (Image: Canva)

Overview

  • Drik Panchang says the Amavasya tithi runs from 3:44 pm on Oct. 20 to 5:54 pm on Oct. 21, creating a two-date window for Diwali.
  • Several panchangs list Lakshmi Puja on Monday, Oct. 20, with a commonly cited muhurat of 7:08–8:18 pm.
  • Hindustan Times reports India will mark Diwali on Oct. 21, while U.S. cities are advised to perform Lakshmi Puja on Oct. 20 with local muhurats.
  • U.S. timings vary by source and time zone: Drik Panchang and Pratyangira Siddhi publish differing evening windows across Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific zones.
  • One Times Now interpretation applies a sunset rule, suggesting Oct. 21 where sunset is at or before 5:30 pm and Oct. 20 where it is later, as calendars continue to list Dhanteras (Oct. 18), Choti Diwali (Oct. 19) and Bhai Dooj (Oct. 23).