Diwali 2026 · Sunday 8 November
Diwali in Lucknow 2026: Markets, Kali Puja and the City Mood
Lucknow does Diwali in its old markets first. Aminabad, Chowk, Bhootnath, Alambagh and Hazratganj fill up in the week before the festival, traffic jams and all.
How Lucknow feels today
Diwali markets in Lucknow
Traditional markets like Aminabad, Chowk, Bhootnath, Alambagh and Hazratganj are packed this week, and the city's malls have put up large Diwali installations. Source: Hindustan Times
Kali Puja and Annakoot at Kali Bari
The 164-year-old Kali Bari temple at Ghasiyari Mandi holds Kali Puja on the night of Sunday 8 November from 9 PM, and Annakoot Utsav on Tuesday 10 November, with darshan from 3 PM. Source: Times of India
Is Diwali a dry day in Lucknow?
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 Uttar Pradesh. Rules can change close to the day, so check before you plan.
Questions
When is Diwali in Lucknow in 2026?
Diwali 2026, the Lakshmi Puja night, is on Sunday 8 November in Lucknow.
Is Diwali a dry day in Lucknow?
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 Uttar Pradesh. Check drydays.app for changes.
How is Lucknow feeling this Diwali?
CityVibe asks Lucknow 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 Lucknow and resets at local midnight.
Diwali in other cities
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