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Diwali 2026 in Hyderabad: Events & Celebrations
3 events matching right now across Hyderabad — mostly festival (2), workshop (1). 1 is free.
Diwali, or Deepavali, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, and it is a general holiday in Telangana. Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November, so the main shopping rush runs through that Friday and Saturday. In Hyderabad the festival is spread across neighbourhoods rather than one big venue. Begum Bazaar, General Bazaar in Secunderabad and the Abids and Sultan Bazaar stretch are the traditional places to buy lamps, sweets, dry fruits and clothes, while malls such as Inorbit, Sarath City Capital and Lulu put up installations and festive markets. Shilparamam sells diyas and handmade gifts, hotels and lifestyle exhibitions run Diwali editions, and clubs host card parties and Diwali nights on the weekends before. Hyderabad adds a celebration of its own. Sadar, the Yadav community's buffalo carnival, is held on the second day after Diwali, with the largest gathering at the Narayanguda YMCA, where it began in 1946. That points to Tuesday 10 November in 2026. On firecrackers, city police have in past years limited bursting to 8 pm to 10 pm; the order for 2026 had not been issued when this page was written. This page lists Diwali events across Hyderabad as they are announced.
Sunday
18 October · 1 event
Wednesday
4 November · 1 event
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Sunday
8 November · 1 event
Good to know
- Shop at Begum Bazaar and General Bazaar on weekday mornings; the lanes are packed on the evenings of 6 and 7 November.
- Wait for the police notification on cracker timings. In past years bursting has been allowed only between 8 pm and 10 pm.
- The Salar Jung Museum is closed on Deepavali, 8 November 2026.
- For Sadar at Narayanguda, take the Green Line to Narayanaguda station; the road is closed to traffic during the procession.
- Keep pets indoors on Diwali night and carry earplugs for small children at community celebrations.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026 in Hyderabad?
Sunday 8 November 2026, which is a general holiday in Telangana. Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November.
What is the Sadar festival in Hyderabad?
A buffalo carnival held by the Yadav community as part of Diwali, also called Dunnapothula Panduga. The biggest event is at the Narayanguda YMCA on the second day after Diwali, which is Tuesday 10 November in 2026.
Are firecrackers allowed in Hyderabad on Diwali?
Yes, within limits. In past years the police have allowed bursting only between 8 pm and 10 pm and enforced noise limits. The 2026 order was still awaited at the time of writing.
Where should I shop for Diwali in Hyderabad?
Begum Bazaar, General Bazaar, Abids and Sultan Bazaar for traditional shopping, Shilparamam for handmade diyas and gifts, and the big malls for festive markets.
Does the Hyderabad Metro run on Diwali?
Yes. Trains run on the usual schedule unless Hyderabad Metro Rail announces a change, so check its notice a day or two before.
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