Tihar in Australia
Tihar 2026 runs November 7–11. Laxmi Puja is November 8 and Bhai Tika is November 11. See every date plus Australia guidance.
Tihar 2026 quick answer
Tihar 2026 runs for five days from Saturday, 7 November to Wednesday, 11 November. Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja fall on Sunday, 8 November and Bhai Tika falls on Wednesday, 11 November.
Festival observance can follow the local lunar day and organiser schedule. Confirm community-event times and any auspicious Bhai Tika muhurat locally.
Tihar 2026 key dates
| Observance | Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Kaag Tihar | Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Crows are honoured as messengers. |
| Kukur Tihar / Laxmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Dogs are honoured during the day; homes are lit for Goddess Laxmi in the evening. |
| Gai Tihar | Monday, 9 November 2026 | Cows are honoured and Tihar festivities continue. |
| Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | Newar communities perform Mha Puja and welcome Nepal Sambat. |
| Bhai Tika | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Sisters and brothers exchange tika, blessings and gifts. |
Australia city date and timing guidance
- Sydney: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Melbourne: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Brisbane: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Perth: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Adelaide: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Canberra: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Hobart: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
- Darwin: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 — Confirm the local auspicious time before puja.
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Tihar 2026 FAQ
- When is Tihar in 2026?
- Tihar 2026 runs from Saturday, 7 November through Wednesday, 11 November.
- When is Laxmi Puja in 2026?
- Laxmi Puja falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the same day as Kukur Tihar in the 2083 calendar.
- When is Bhai Tika in 2026?
- Bhai Tika falls on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
- Is Tihar the same as Diwali?
- Tihar is Nepal’s five-day festival of lights. It shares traditions with Diwali but includes distinct days such as Kukur Tihar, Mha Puja and Bhai Tika.
Upcoming Tihar Events
- Dashain, Tihar & Chhath Cultural Program — Central Coast — 23 Oct 2026, Sydney
- NAQ Multicultural Dashain, Tihar & Chhath Cultural Celebration 2026 — Brisbane — 14 Nov 2026, Brisbane
Tihar by City
Tihar 2026 runs from Saturday, 7 November to Wednesday, 11 November. Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja fall together on Sunday, 8 November in the 2083 calendar; Bhai Tika completes the festival on Wednesday, 11 November.
Nepali communities in Australia celebrate with diyas, rangoli, Deusi Bhailo, sweets and family gatherings. This page owns the complete five-day Tihar calendar; the dedicated Bhai Tika page provides the sibling ceremony, supplies and timing guidance.
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