When is Diwali in 2026?

Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November, and Bhai Dooj is on Tuesday, 10 November.

When should a business post its Diwali poster?

Post the offer poster 10 to 14 days before Diwali, a Dhanteras post on Dhanteras morning, and a greeting on Diwali morning. Most families finish their shopping in the week before Dhanteras.

What should a Diwali poster for a shop include?

Your shop name, logo, and phone number, the offer or product, the last date of the offer, and Diwali visuals such as diyas, rangoli, lanterns, or fairy lights.

Can I make a Diwali poster with my own shop name and number?

Yes. SnapPost adds your business name, logo, and contact details from your profile to every poster, so you do not need to edit the design yourself.

Can SnapPost write Diwali captions in Hindi or Hinglish?

Yes. SnapPost writes captions and hashtags in English or Hindi, and you can edit any caption before posting.

Is SnapPost free to try for Diwali?

Yes. SnapPost has a 7-day free trial with no card needed, which includes starter AI posters and posting to Facebook and Instagram.

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November

Diwali poster for your business

Diwali is the biggest shopping season of the year for local shops in India. Here are Diwali poster ideas by business type, ready-to-use Hinglish captions, and the easiest way to make a branded Diwali offer poster with your shop name and phone number.

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Sample Diwali offer poster for a sweet shop with glowing diyas, rangoli, and 15% off on kaju katli gift boxes

Diwali poster examples for local businesses

Sample designs showing what a branded Diwali post can look like. SnapPost puts your own shop name, logo, and phone number on every poster.

Sweet shop
Is Diwali, mithaas ho double 🪔 Kaju katli aur dry fruit gift boxes pe 15% off. Booking 7 November tak — call karke apna box reserve karein.
Mobile shop
Diwali Dhamaka 🎆 Purana phone laao, naya le jaao — exchange pe ₹3,000 tak off aur easy EMI. Offer sirf Dhanteras se Diwali tak!
Boutique
Diwali ki raat, sabse khoobsurat aap ✨ Naya festive collection aa gaya hai — suits, lehenga aur sarees pe flat 20% off. Aaj hi visit karein!

Sample posters with example business names and placeholder numbers.

Diwali post ideas by business type

Sweet shops and bakeries: Mithai and dry fruit gift boxes for family and corporate orders. Show the box with the price, and add a last date for bulk booking.
Mobile and electronics shops: Exchange offers, easy EMI, and free accessories for Dhanteras and Diwali. Put the biggest saving in large type.
Boutiques and clothing stores: A festive collection launch with suits, sarees, and kurtas. Post the new-arrival poster 10 days before Diwali.
Jewellers: Dhanteras gold and silver coins, and making-charge offers. Post a separate Dhanteras poster two days before Diwali.
Salons and beauty parlours: Diwali party makeup, facials, and mehendi packages, with limited slots for the last weekend before Diwali.
Kirana and general stores: Pooja samagri, diyas, candles, and dry fruits in one poster, with a home delivery number for the busy week.

Diwali captions for business posts (Hinglish)

Copy a caption and replace the brackets with your own details. SnapPost can also write a fresh caption for your shop in English or Hindi.

Greeting (any business)
Aapko aur aapke parivaar ko Diwali ki dher saari shubhkamnayein 🪔 Ye roshni aapke ghar mein khushiyan aur tarakki laaye. Happy Diwali!
Offer post
Diwali special offer 🎉 [Product] pe [X]% off, sirf [date] tak. Aaj hi visit karein ya call karein: [phone].
Dhanteras post
Dhanteras pe kuch naya, kuch shubh ✨ [Product] ki khareedari pe special offer, sirf aaj. Shop [time] tak khuli hai.
Sweet shop
Diwali ke gift boxes ready hain 🍬 Kaju katli, soan papdi aur dry fruits — bulk order pe extra discount. Order [date] tak.
Electronics or mobile shop
Is Diwali ghar laao naya [product] 🎆 Exchange offer, easy EMI aur free gift. Stock limited hai, jaldi aayein!
Thank-you post (after Diwali)
Is Diwali humein itna pyaar dene ke liye dil se shukriya 🙏 Aapki wajah se humari Diwali roshan hui. Bhai Dooj ki bhi shubhkamnayein!

When to post for Diwali

1Offer posters: start 10–14 days before Diwali, because most families shop in the week before Dhanteras.
2Dhanteras post: on the morning of Dhanteras (6 November in 2026), for gold, utensils, and electronics.
3Greeting post: on the morning of Diwali.
4Thank-you post: the day after Diwali or on Bhai Dooj, with a photo from your shop.

Make a Diwali poster with SnapPost

1. Snap a photo
Take a photo of your Diwali product, gift box, or shop, or let SnapPost design the poster for you.
2. Get the poster and caption
SnapPost designs a branded Diwali poster with your shop name and phone number, and writes the caption in English or Hindi.
3. Post or schedule
Publish to Facebook and Instagram now, or schedule the offer, Dhanteras, and greeting posts for the right days.

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Diwali poster questions

When is Diwali in 2026?: Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November, and Bhai Dooj is on Tuesday, 10 November.
When should a business post its Diwali poster?: Post the offer poster 10 to 14 days before Diwali, a Dhanteras post on Dhanteras morning, and a greeting on Diwali morning. Most families finish their shopping in the week before Dhanteras.
What should a Diwali poster for a shop include?: Your shop name, logo, and phone number, the offer or product, the last date of the offer, and Diwali visuals such as diyas, rangoli, lanterns, or fairy lights.
Can I make a Diwali poster with my own shop name and number?: Yes. SnapPost adds your business name, logo, and contact details from your profile to every poster, so you do not need to edit the design yourself.
Can SnapPost write Diwali captions in Hindi or Hinglish?: Yes. SnapPost writes captions and hashtags in English or Hindi, and you can edit any caption before posting.
Is SnapPost free to try for Diwali?: Yes. SnapPost has a 7-day free trial with no card needed, which includes starter AI posters and posting to Facebook and Instagram.