Deepavali 2026: All you need to know about Supreme Court-permitted time slots, green crackers and other directives
The Supreme Court permitted the bursting of certified green firecrackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 in Delhi-NCR
On November 2, 2026, the Supreme Court permitted the use of green firecrackers during Deepavali in the Delhi-NCR region for two days, November 7 and November 8. This decision came after the court observed that the unregulated use of firecrackers during the festival has led to a sharp rise in Air Quality Index (AQI) and pollution levels, including the emission of particulate matter.
The Supreme Court held that the right to engage in religious practices, such as bursting firecrackers, can be qualified but must not exceed Constitutional restrictions. The court emphasized that Deepavali was a festival of lights before the introduction of gunpowder.
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