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Diwali 2026 in Surat: Events, Shopping & Bestu Varas
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Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November. In Surat the festival runs as a five-day stretch that matters as much for business as for family: Dhanteras on Friday 6 November, Kali Chaudas on Saturday 7 November, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja with Chopda Pujan, the blessing of new account books, on the 8th, then Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, on Tuesday 10 November and Bhai Bij on Wednesday 11 November. Monday 9 November falls in between as a gap day in most calendars. These dates follow Drik Panchang; local panchangs can differ by a day for the smaller observances. The weeks before are the season for festive exhibitions at hotels and halls, jewellery buying on Ghod Dod Road and saree shopping in the Ring Road markets. Surat then goes unusually quiet, as the diamond and textile trades shut for their Diwali vacation and many workers travel home to Saurashtra. The Science Centre and the Surat Fort also close for Diwali; both shut from 20 to 24 October in 2025. Firecrackers are allowed only in limited hours under Supreme Court rules, and the city police issue each year's notification. This page lists Diwali exhibitions, workshops, family events and festive nights.
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Good to know
- Finish shopping before Dhanteras on 6 November. Many shops and most wholesale markets close for several days from Diwali.
- Check the Surat Police Commissioner's notification for firecracker hours. The Supreme Court's 2018 order limits bursting to 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali.
- The Science Centre and the fort publish festival closures; both shut for five days around Diwali in 2025.
- Trains and buses to Saurashtra and North India are packed in Diwali week, so book travel early.
- Confirm restaurant and attraction timings for Diwali night and Bestu Varas, when many businesses close.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Sunday 8 November 2026. Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November and Kali Chaudas on Saturday 7 November, according to Drik Panchang.
When is the Gujarati New Year in 2026?
Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, is on Tuesday 10 November 2026, with Bhai Bij on Wednesday 11 November. Monday 9 November is a gap day in most calendars.
What are the firecracker rules in Surat?
The Supreme Court's 2018 order allows crackers only between 8 pm and 10 pm on Diwali, and only permitted types. The Surat police issue a notification each year; the 2026 one had not been published when this was written.
Is Surat shut during Diwali?
Largely, yes. Diamond units and textile markets take a Diwali vacation and many shops close from Diwali to the New Year or longer, while malls, multiplexes and many restaurants stay open.
Where should I shop for Diwali in Surat?
Ghod Dod Road for jewellery and festive wear, the Ring Road textile markets for sarees, Chowk Bazaar and the old city for household goods, and the festive exhibitions listed on this page.
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