By Abhishek Arora · Style World, Aintree · Updated 24 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Karwa Chauth is Thursday 29 October 2026 (puja 7:51–8:54pm, moonrise about 11:55pm in Melbourne). Free Diwali festivals are on Saturday 31 October at Wyndham Vale, Marvel Stadium Square and Fed Square. Diwali night is Sunday 8 November.
Planning your Karwa Chauth and Diwali in Melbourne? Here are the 2026 dates, Melbourne puja times and the free Diwali events closest to Melbourne’s west – Aintree, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee and Point Cook. Save this page and share it with family.
Karwa Chauth 2026 in Melbourne
Karwa Chauth is on Thursday 29 October 2026. Melbourne timings (from Drik Panchang, daylight saving time):
- Fast (upavasa) begins: 6:17am
- Karwa Chauth puja time: 7:51pm to 8:54pm
- Moonrise in Melbourne: about 11:55pm
Moonrise can look different by suburb and with cloud, so check with your family pandit. Need a red or maroon saree or suit for the evening? See our Karwa Chauth outfit ideas.
Free Diwali events on Saturday 31 October 2026
Wyndham Diwali – closest to Aintree
Presidents Park, 720 Heaths Road, Wyndham Vale. Free entry. Dance, music and arts from Wyndham Diwali Inc. Details: wyndhamdiwali.org.au.
Melbourne Diwali Festival – Docklands
Marvel Stadium Square, Docklands. 2pm to 10pm. Free, with 45+ live acts, 60+ stalls, vegetarian food and family activities. Details: melbournediwali.com.au.
Victorian Festival of Diwali – Fed Square
Fed Square, City. 11:30am to 10pm. Live music, classical and Bollywood dance, a bazaar, Indian street food and evening fireworks. Details: fedsquare.com.
Event times can change, so please check the organiser’s website before you go.
Diwali week 2026 dates
- Dhanteras – Friday 6 November
- Diwali and Lakshmi Puja – Sunday 8 November
- Govardhan Puja – Monday 9 or Tuesday 10 November
- Bhai Dooj – Tuesday 10 or Wednesday 11 November
Calendars differ for the last two days. Read more in Diwali 2026 in Australia: the 5 days.
Get your outfits ready
Style World is at 251 Frontier Ave, Aintree, open every day from 11am to 8pm. Sarees, suits, kurtis, kurta pyjama and kids’ wear – try on in store, or message us on WhatsApp. Dressing the whole family? Try our family matching tool, and see this week’s offers.
Quick answers
When is Karwa Chauth 2026 in Melbourne?
Thursday 29 October 2026. The fast begins at 6:17am, puja time is 7:51pm to 8:54pm, and moonrise is about 11:55pm Melbourne time.
When is Diwali 2026 in Melbourne?
The main Diwali night and Lakshmi Puja is Sunday 8 November 2026. Most big community festivals are on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Where is the Diwali festival near Aintree, Tarneit and Werribee?
Wyndham Diwali at Presidents Park, 720 Heaths Road, Wyndham Vale, on Saturday 31 October 2026. Entry is free.
Are there Diwali fireworks in Melbourne in 2026?
Yes. The Victorian Festival of Diwali at Fed Square on Saturday 31 October 2026 lists evening fireworks.
Where can I buy a Diwali or Karwa Chauth outfit in Melbourne’s west?
Style World, 251 Frontier Ave, Aintree VIC 3336, open every day 11am to 8pm, or WhatsApp 0450 649 304.
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