Diwali 2026 at a Glance
Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Dhanteras comes two days earlier, on Friday, 6 November, and Bhai Dooj closes the festival on Wednesday, 11 November. Most families exchange gifts in the week before Lakshmi Puja, and offices usually hand out their gifts in the last working days before the holiday.
So if you are sending gifts, aim to have them in hand by Wednesday, 4 November.
Why Dry Fruits Still Win as a Diwali Gift
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Mithai is lovely on the day, but most of it gets passed around or goes stale within a week. Dry fruits keep for months, everyone in the house eats them, and a good box looks generous on the table. They also suit guests who are watching sugar, which is most families these days.
What to Gift, by Budget
| Budget per gift | Best option | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Under ₹500 | Small jar hampers or a single premium pack | Staff, neighbours, house help |
| ₹500 to ₹1,000 | Two to four jar hampers, mug and candle boxes | Friends, team members |
| ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 | Dry fruit trays, decorated Diwali thalis | Family, close friends |
| ₹2,000 and above | Rattan or jute boxes, copper sets, large trays | Clients, senior family members |
Three Ways to Gift Dry Fruits This Diwali
1. Dry fruit gift boxes and trays. Classic, ready to give, and they look rich on the table. See our dry fruit gift boxes, for example the Regal five nut tray or the Grand Gourmet four nut tray.
2. Decorated Diwali thalis. A mirror or silver finish thali with tea lights, a Happy Diwali frame and jars of dry fruits. The family uses it for pooja on Diwali night and keeps it for every festival after. Browse Diwali thalis.
3. Customised hampers. Jars, potlis, copper glasses, candles and a note with the family name or your company logo. These work best when you need many gifts that look the same. See corporate gift hampers or all hampers.
What to Put Inside
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A simple rule: three or four items in good quantity looks better than eight items in tiny amounts.
Gifting to Staff and Clients
For offices, decide three things early: the number of gifts, the budget per gift and whether you want your logo on it. Logo notecards and jar stickers need a few extra days. Message us with your quantity and budget on WhatsApp and we will suggest options and share a quote.
When to Order
| You need | Order by |
|---|---|
| Gifts for family, Diwali on 8 Nov | 31 October |
| Dhanteras gifts, 6 Nov | 29 October |
| Office gifts with logo, 25 or more | 20 October |
| Bhai Dooj gifts, 11 Nov | 4 November |
Our standard delivery takes 3 to 5 days, and orders of ₹399 and above ship free. Custom and bulk hampers need a little more time, so the earlier you message us, the easier it is.
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About the Author
Chau Foods Editorial Team
This guide is written and fact-checked by the Chau Foods editorial team - a small group of FSSAI-certified food specialists based in Rohini, Delhi. Led by founder Mohit, the team combines direct farm-sourcing experience (California almonds, Bihar makhana from Darbhanga & Madhubani, Kashmir walnuts, Kerala spices) with hands-on quality control at the Chau Foods packing facility. We publish only what we would feed our own families, cite Indian nutrition data where relevant, and refresh every article when sourcing, pricing, or health guidelines change.
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