Diwali 2026 · Sunday 8 November
Diwali in Mumbai 2026: Firecracker Rules, Pahat and the City Mood
Mumbai's Diwali is Maharashtrian at heart: akash kandils outside every window, plates of faral for the neighbours and Diwali Pahat concerts before sunrise.
How Mumbai feels today
Diwali Pahat and lanterns
Mahesh Kale's Diwali Pahat is at Shanmukhananda Auditorium on Sunday 8 November at 7:30 AM. Source: BookMyShow
This year the Shivaji Park lights and fireworks have been called off. Dadar, Girgaon, Parel and Lalbaug still hang akash kandils on nearly every building. Source: Exploring Mumbai
Diwali dates in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, Diwali week runs from Vasubaras (Thursday 5 November) to Bhau Beej (Wednesday 11 November). Lakshmi Pujan is on the evening of Sunday 8 November and Diwali Padwa is on Tuesday 10 November. Source: Exploring Mumbai
Firecracker rules in Mumbai this Diwali
On 15 October 2026 the Bombay High Court said its ban on bursting firecrackers on public streets, roads, lanes and footpaths applies all year and to every festival across Maharashtra, Diwali included. Firecrackers are also barred in silence zones near hospitals, schools, courts and government offices. Selling firecrackers is not banned, and the court asked authorities to promote green crackers and the time limits set by the existing rules.
Sources: Indian Express, Hindustan Times, court order (LiveLaw PDF)
Is Diwali a dry day in Mumbai?
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 Maharashtra. Rules can change close to the day, so check before you plan.
Questions
When is Diwali in Mumbai in 2026?
Diwali 2026, the Lakshmi Puja night, is on Sunday 8 November in Mumbai.
Is Diwali a dry day in Mumbai?
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 Maharashtra. Check drydays.app for changes.
Can you burst firecrackers on the street in Mumbai?
No. On 15 October 2026 the Bombay High Court said its ban on bursting firecrackers on public streets, roads, lanes and footpaths applies all year across Maharashtra, Diwali included.
How is Mumbai feeling this Diwali?
CityVibe asks Mumbai 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 Mumbai and resets at local midnight.
Diwali in other cities
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