Diwali 2026 · Sunday 8 November
Diwali in Chandigarh 2026: Dates, Melas and the City Mood
Chandigarh warms up for Diwali with fairs in the weeks before, then spends the festival at home across its sectors.
How Chandigarh feels today
Pre-Diwali fairs this year
The CII Chandigarh Fair ran at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, from 30 October to 2 November, and a two-day Diwali Mela was held at Club Omaxe, New Chandigarh, on 31 October and 1 November. Source: CHD Life
Is Diwali a dry day in Chandigarh?
The drydays.app calendar (updated 20 October 2026) lists Diwali, Sunday 8 November, as a confirmed dry day only for Delhi, under the Delhi excise order of 24 September. It does not list 8 November for Chandigarh. Rules can change close to the day, so check before you plan.
Questions
When is Diwali in Chandigarh in 2026?
Diwali 2026, the Lakshmi Puja night, is on Sunday 8 November in Chandigarh.
Is Diwali a dry day in Chandigarh?
As of the drydays.app calendar updated 20 October 2026, Diwali on 8 November is a confirmed dry day only in Delhi. It is not listed for Chandigarh. Check drydays.app for changes.
How is Chandigarh feeling this Diwali?
CityVibe asks Chandigarh one question a day: how do you feel today? The live Mood Index on this page is a 0 to 100 score from today's anonymous answers in Chandigarh and resets at local midnight.
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