Diwali 2026 · Sunday 8 November
Jaipur Diwali Lights 2026: Lit Markets, Dates and the City Mood
Jaipur turns its markets into the show. This year the lights stay on for 11 days, from MI Road to the Walled City bazaars.
How Jaipur feels today
Where the lights are
More than 70 markets are lit from 1 November for 11 days. On MI Road the lighting stretches about 3 km, with welcome gates at Panch Batti. Source: Dainik Bhaskar
At Chhoti Chopar, Chandpole traders are building a 42 ft wide Ram temple tableau with a moving Ram Setu scene. Gangauri Bazaar has a heritage theme with Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Source: Zee News
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation is running "Diwali Khushiyon Wali 2026" decoration contests for homes, markets and wards. Source: Times of India
Is Diwali a dry day in Jaipur?
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 Rajasthan. Rules can change close to the day, so check before you plan.
Questions
When is Diwali in Jaipur in 2026?
Diwali 2026, the Lakshmi Puja night, is on Sunday 8 November in Jaipur.
Is Diwali a dry day in Jaipur?
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 Rajasthan. Check drydays.app for changes.
How is Jaipur feeling this Diwali?
CityVibe asks Jaipur 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 Jaipur and resets at local midnight.
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