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What's open on Diwali 2026 in India?

Known locally as दिवाली

Diwali falls on 2026-11-08. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is India’s biggest celebration. Banks and government offices close for the holidays; most shops open late and malls run festive sales, though many family-run stores take the day off.

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Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 10 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 3 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Diwali 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

10 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Apollo Pharmacy 24/724/7 Duty 24-hour retail pharmacy network open on all national gazetted holidays Editorial1860-500-0101	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 apollopharmacy.in
IndianOil & XP95 24/724/7 Duty Fuel dispensing stations operate 24 hours every day of the year Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 iocl.com
Reliance Fresh Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	08:00–22:00	2026-10-20 relianceretail.com
DMart Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Reduced hours	09:00–21:00	2026-10-20 dmart.in
DLF Malls & Promenade Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	10:00–22:00	2026-10-20 dlfmalls.com
Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	11:00–23:00	2026-10-20 phoenixmarketcity.com
Smart Bazaar (Big Bazaar) Editorial	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	10:00–22:00	2026-10-20 relianceretail.com
More Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	08:00–21:00	2026-10-20 morestore.in
Apollo Pharmacy Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-10-20 apollopharmacy.in
Delhi Metro (DMRC) & Metro Transit Operates scheduled services on national holidays, with modified morning hours on festival days Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 delhimetrorail.com

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Diwali in India?

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is India’s biggest celebration. Banks and government offices close for the holidays; most shops open late and malls run festive sales, though many family-run stores take the day off. Confirmed open chains include: Reliance Fresh, DMart, DLF Malls & Promenade, Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium, Smart Bazaar (Big Bazaar). Typically closed venues: banks, government, some local shops.

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali falls on 2026-11-08 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Diwali?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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