Diwali Padwa 2026: Bali Puja Time in Mumbai, Pune (9 or 10 Nov)
Diwali Padwa 2026 (Bali Pratipada) is observed on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, and it is a public holiday in Maharashtra. Pratipada tithi runs from 12:31 PM on 9 November to 2:00 PM on 10 November, as per Drik Panchang. For the Bali Puja itself, Drik Panchang gives Monday, 9 November, 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM for Mumbai.
Quick facts: Diwali Padwa 2026
Festival: Diwali Padwa / Bali Pratipada / Govardhan Puja
Day and date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (sunrise Pratipada)
Pratipada tithi: 12:31 PM, 9 Nov to 2:00 PM, 10 Nov (Drik Panchang)
Bali Puja in Mumbai (Drik Panchang): Monday 9 Nov, 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM
Bali Puja in Pune (Drik Panchang): Monday 9 Nov, 3:42 PM to 5:59 PM
Bali Puja in Nagpur (Drik Panchang): Tuesday 10 Nov, 6:21 AM to 8:36 AM
Public holiday: Yes, 10 November in Maharashtra
Next day: Bhaubeej, Wednesday 11 November
Is Diwali Padwa on 9 or 10 November 2026?
This is the question most families are asking, and the confusion is real. Lakshmi Pujan is on Sunday, 8 November. Amavasya then continues until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, and Pratipada begins right after that. Because a panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise, Monday's sunrise still falls in Amavasya, while Tuesday's sunrise falls in Pratipada. That is why the Maharashtra government holiday list and most Marathi calendars mark Diwali Padwa on Tuesday, 10 November.
Bali Puja time in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur
Drik Panchang gives a separate Bali Puja window for each city, and for some cities it picks the evening of Monday, 9 November because Pratipada has already started by then. For Mumbai the window is 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM, for Pune 3:42 PM to 5:59 PM, and for Nashik 3:42 PM to 5:57 PM. For Nagpur, Drik Panchang gives the next morning, Tuesday 10 November, 6:21 AM to 8:36 AM. Timings shift by a few minutes from city to city, so use your own city's panchang.
Many websites show New Delhi timings, 6:40 AM to 8:50 AM on 10 November. Those are not meant for Maharashtra. If your family follows the Tuesday morning tradition, ask your family priest or check a Marathi panchang such as Kalnirnay for the time that suits your home.
Why do panchangs differ this year?
The puja time is calculated from the part of the day when Pratipada is available. This year Pratipada starts at noon on Monday and ends in the afternoon on Tuesday, so both days have some of it. Drik Panchang suggests the evening of the first day in several cities, while the festival date in calendars and holiday lists follows the sunrise rule. Neither is a mistake. Follow the panchang or priest your family trusts, and keep the same choice for the whole day.
What is Bali Pratipada and who is King Bali?
Bali Pratipada is linked to the story of Vamana, the dwarf avatar of Vishnu. According to the legend, the generous demon king Bali was sent to Patala but was granted the boon of visiting the earth. As per Drik Panchang, he is believed to stay on earth for three days and bless his devotees, and an image of Bali with his wife Vindhyavali is drawn at home and worshipped. In South India the same idea is behind Onam.
Diwali Padwa traditions in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, Padwa is the first day of the Vikram Samvat new year and is counted as one of the saade teen muhurat, the three and a half most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. Families take an early abhyang snan, wear new clothes and decorate the doorway with rangoli. The most loved custom is the wife performing the aukshan (ovalani) for her husband, who then gives her a gift. Many traders start fresh account books on this day.
Govardhan Puja or Annakut falls on the same tithi. Temples offer a mountain of sweets and food to remember Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill. Customs vary from family to family and village to village.
Holiday and bank information for 10 November
The Maharashtra public holiday list for 2026 includes Diwali (Bali Pratipada) on Tuesday, 10 November. Banks are shut and the stock market has no trading that day. Do bank work on Monday 9 or Wednesday 11 November. UPI and net banking normally keep working.
Simple Padwa do's and don'ts
Do clean the house and put a fresh rangoli at the entrance. Do light diyas in the evening, and keep them away from curtains and decorations. Do greet elders and meet family, since Bhaubeej comes the next day. Do not rely on a single website for the puja time; confirm with your local panchang. Do not make big claims or promises about luck from a date; treat it as a day of family, gratitude and new beginnings.
See also on IndiaAsk: Bhaubeej 2026 Tilak Time in Mumbai and Pune, 11 November.
Timings in this article are as per Drik Panchang, checked on 3 November 2026. Please confirm with your local panchang or family priest before the puja.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Diwali Padwa 2026?
Diwali Padwa, also called Bali Pratipada, is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Pratipada tithi starts at 12:31 PM on 9 November and ends at 2:00 PM on 10 November, as per Drik Panchang. Maharashtra has declared 10 November a public holiday for Diwali Padwa.
What is the Bali Puja time in Mumbai in 2026?
As per Drik Panchang, the Bali Puja window for Mumbai is Monday, 9 November 2026, from 3:46 PM to 6:02 PM. This is the sayankal muhurat after Pratipada begins. Some families instead follow the Tuesday date, so confirm with your own priest or panchang.
Is 10 November 2026 a bank holiday in Maharashtra?
Yes. The Maharashtra government holiday list and the RBI lists for Maharashtra carry 10 November 2026 as Diwali Bali Pratipada, so banks are closed and the stock exchanges have no trading. Branches are open on 9 and 11 November, and UPI usually works as normal.
Why is Diwali Padwa celebrated?
Padwa marks the first day of the Vikram Samvat year and honours King Bali, who by the legend of Vamana is allowed to visit the earth. In Maharashtra, wives perform ovalani for husbands and traders open new account books. Govardhan Puja is observed on the same tithi.
What is the difference between Padwa and Govardhan Puja?
They fall on the same Pratipada tithi. Padwa or Bali Pratipada focuses on King Bali, new year beginnings and the husband and wife ovalani custom in Maharashtra. Govardhan Puja, or Annakut, remembers Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill and is marked with large food offerings in temples.
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