Hindu
Lakshmi Puja 2026 लक्ष्मी पूजा
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi
Sunday, 8 November 2026
About Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is a Hindu festival observed across India. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday.
Diwali festival days in 2026
Dhanteras: Friday, 6 November 2026
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): Sunday, 8 November 2026
Lakshmi Puja: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Govardhan Puja: Monday, 9 November 2026
Bhai Dooj: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Diwali (main day)
Related festivals
- Dhanteras 6 Nov 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 8 Nov 2026
- Govardhan Puja 9 Nov 2026
- Diwali 8 Nov 2026
- Bhai Dooj 11 Nov 2026
Igas Bagwal (Budhi Diwali)
Frequently asked questions
When is Lakshmi Puja in 2026?
Lakshmi Puja falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Is Lakshmi Puja a bank holiday?
Banks close for Lakshmi Puja in West Bengal, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in 2026, following the RBI holiday list of each region. Elsewhere it falls on a Sunday, when banks are closed anyway. Pick your state below to check.
Which state governments close for Lakshmi Puja?
State government offices close for Lakshmi Puja in Maharashtra in 2026. Pick your state below for its full holiday list.
Is Lakshmi Puja a central government holiday?
No. Lakshmi Puja is not on the 2026 list of central government holidays. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, when central government offices are closed anyway.
Is the stock market closed on Lakshmi Puja?
Yes. NSE and BSE are closed for trading on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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17 OctSat
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Dhanteras
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Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
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Govardhan Puja
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Bhai Dooj
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Holidays and festivals calendar: October and November 2026
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