Diwali 2026 Jewellery Calendar: What to Wear Each Day

Updated October 2026

This Diwali season packs five festivals into about two weeks, and most of us need a different look for each one. This calendar puts the dates, the outfit and the jewellery side by side so you can plan once instead of deciding at the last minute. The dates come from panchang sources, and local panchangs can shift a day, so check your family calendar or your priest before you finalise anything. For a closer look at the five days of Diwali itself, see our five days of Diwali jewellery plan.

Everything here is fashion jewellery, mostly gold-plated or silver-plated brass or alloy, so treat it as a way to complete a festive look and not as gold to invest in.

When are Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja in 2026?

Karwa Chauth is on Thursday 29 October 2026, Dhanteras on Friday 6 November, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November, Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November and Chhath Puja from 13 to 16 November. Karwa Chauth comes first and is the tightest to prepare for, so it needs a different ordering approach, which we explain in the last section.

• Thursday 29 October 2026: Karwa Chauth
• Friday 6 November 2026: Dhanteras
• Sunday 8 November 2026: Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
• Wednesday 11 November 2026: Bhai Dooj
• 13 to 16 November 2026: Chhath Puja, with the main day around 15 November

What should I wear for Karwa Chauth on Thursday 29 October?

Red, maroon and other rich festive colours are the traditional choice, so a red kundan choker or collar set with matching earrings and a maang tikka suits a saree or lehenga for the evening puja and moonrise. Add a mangalsutra and a stack of bangles to complete the look. Choose pieces light enough to wear from the afternoon until the moon is seen.

Browse Karva Chauth jewellery, red and maroon jewellery and mangalsutra, or read our Karva Chauth jewellery guide and the Karwa Chauth gifts page. For the date, a moonrise timeline and gift ideas, see Karwa Chauth 2026: date, what to wear and gifts.

What jewellery suits Dhanteras on Friday 6 November?

Dhanteras is traditionally a day to buy something new and auspicious, usually gold or silver. We sell gold-plated fashion jewellery and not solid gold, so think of a Dhanteras purchase as a festive piece for the look and the home. A pair of kundan jhumkas, a pearl set or a pooja item such as a diya or a small murti fits the idea of bringing something new home. Wear something lighter on the day itself, because the evening is busy with cleaning, rangoli and pooja.

See the Dhanteras jewellery page, our guide to Dhanteras without gold and the decor accents collection.

What should I wear for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November?

This is the main day, so wear your most complete look: a kundan or pearl necklace set with earrings and a maang tikka over a silk saree, lehenga or suit in a rich colour. Lakshmi Puja in the evening is followed by family visits and photographs, so pick a set you can wear for several hours without adjusting it. Match the metal tone to the outfit: antique gold looks good with deep reds, greens and purples, while silver-plated pearls suit pastels and white.

Explore kundan necklace sets, pearl sets and Diwali jewellery and gifts, or open the Diwali jewellery shop. If this is your first Diwali after marriage, read jewellery for the new bride.

What jewellery works for Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November?

Bhai Dooj is a smaller family occasion, so a lighter look works well: jhumkas or chandbalis with a simple necklace and a few bangles. The tikka ceremony is the focus, so keep the neckline clean and let the earrings do the work. If you are choosing a gift for your sister, earrings, a bangle set or a combo set are easy, wearable picks.

See jhumka earrings, lightweight daily wear jewellery, the Bhai Dooj jewellery page and our Bhai Dooj gift guide.

What should I wear for Chhath Puja from 13 to 16 November?

Chhath is a four-day observance with the main day around 15 November, and parts of it take place at a river bank or the water edge. Choose secure, comfortable pieces: bangles, a mangalsutra and simple earrings that will not catch, and nothing delicate that you would worry about near water. Many families favour bright traditional colours, which pair well with antique gold.

See the Chhath Puja jewellery page, our Chhath Puja jewellery guide and bangles and bracelets.

When should I order so jewellery arrives before each festival?

Dispatch takes 1 to 2 days and delivery takes 4 to 15 days across India, with free shipping, so we cannot promise a delivery date. Karwa Chauth is the closest, so message us on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560 before you order and we will tell you what is realistic for your city. For Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Chhath, order this week rather than the week before, and order gifts a few days ahead of your own outfit so you have time to check and wrap them.

Our festival jewellery hub lists every festival shop page and guide, and the Saloni blog has more styling guides.

Questions about colours, sets or what is in stock? Message Saloni Fashion Jewellery on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560, or visit us in Santacruz West, Mumbai. Between festivals, keep your pieces dry and stored in separate pouches so the plating stays bright.

For the family evening itself, see jewellery for a Diwali get-together or card party.