A rangoli at the doorway is one of the first signs that Diwali has arrived. It welcomes guests, marks the home as ready for Goddess Lakshmi and gives the whole family something to make together. Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, so there is plenty of time to practise a design or two. Diwali 2026 Dates for Planning Your Rangoli Festival day Date Rangoli idea Dhanteras Friday, 6 November Small kalash or coin motif at the entrance Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi Saturda