Wed14Oct
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Paint, Connect & Get Diwali Ready at CPL Rajpath-Rangoli
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Diwali 2026 in Ahmedabad: Events & Celebrations
11 events matching right now across Ahmedabad — mostly workshop (6), expo (3), literature (1), festival (1).
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November, and in Ahmedabad it is the centre of a week that ends one year and starts the next. By Drik Panchang's Ahmedabad calendar, Vagh Baras is on Thursday 5 November, Dhanteras on Friday 6 November and Kali Chaudas on Saturday 7 November. Diwali evening is when traders perform Chopda Pujan, the blessing of new account books. Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year that opens Vikram Samvat 2083, follows on Tuesday 10 November, and Bhai Beej on Wednesday 11 November. The build-up is the best time to be out: Diwali melas and craft exhibitions at clubs, hotels and Ahmedabad Haat, rangoli and diya workshops, and packed markets around Teen Darwaza, Ratanpol, Manek Chowk and Law Garden. On New Year's morning temples lay out Annakut offerings and families go visiting. Then the city goes quiet. Many shops, offices and restaurants stay shut until Labh Pancham, a few days after the New Year, and a large share of the city leaves on holiday. In recent years the police have limited firecrackers to between 8 pm and 10 pm. This page lists Diwali events in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar as they are announced.
Today
14 October · 1 event
Monday
19 October · 2 events
Mon19Oct
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Make Your Own Tote Bag (Hand Block Printing)
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Paint, Play & Connect at CPL Rajpath-Rangoli
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Thursday
22 October · 1 eventFriday
23 October · 1 event
Saturday
24 October · 1 event
Monday
26 October · 2 events
Mon26Oct
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Charmed Creations: A DIY Bracelet Workshop
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Mon26Oct
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Paint, Play & Connect at CPL Rajpath-Rangoli
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Saturday
31 October · 1 event
Tuesday
3 November · 1 event
Sunday
8 November · 1 event
Good to know
- Do your market shopping by Dhanteras (6 November). Old-city lanes around Teen Darwaza and Ratanpol are at their most crowded on the last two evenings.
- Expect closures after Diwali: many restaurants, shops and offices shut from 9 November until Labh Pancham. Confirm a venue is open before you travel.
- Check the police notification on firecracker hours, issued a few days before Diwali. In recent years bursting was allowed only from 8 pm to 10 pm.
- Take the Blue Line to Gheekanta for old-city markets instead of driving.
- Book outstation trains and flights early. The week after Diwali is Gujarat's main holiday season and fares rise sharply.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026. Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November and Kali Chaudas on Saturday 7 November, by Drik Panchang's Ahmedabad calendar.
When is the Gujarati New Year in 2026?
Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, is on Tuesday 10 November 2026, with Bhai Beej on Wednesday 11 November. Monday 9 November falls between Diwali and the New Year.
Are shops open in Ahmedabad after Diwali?
Many are not. Traders traditionally close from Diwali until Labh Pancham, the fifth day of the new year, and a lot of restaurants take the same break. Malls and larger chains generally stay open.
Are firecrackers allowed in Ahmedabad on Diwali?
They have been allowed within fixed hours. In recent years the police commissioner's notification permitted crackers only from 8 pm to 10 pm and banned sky lanterns. The 2026 notification is issued shortly before the festival.
Where are the best Diwali markets in Ahmedabad?
Teen Darwaza and Bhadra Plaza for décor, diyas and clothes, Ratanpol for saris, Manek Chowk for jewellery on Dhanteras and Law Garden for handicrafts.
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