Diwali in 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8 (Diwali 2026). The Old Farmer's Almanac describes it as the Indian festival of lights, "celebrating the triumph of good over evil" (Diwali). Incredible India lists the same Sunday date for the festival (Diwali).
Namaste Nola is open that Sunday for lunch, 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, and dinner, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at 201 Baronne Street, Suite B.
What the table looks like
A festival meal is a shared meal. Biryani, a curry, bread, a grill plate, and a sweet at the end cover a family table and a group of friends. Kulfi or gulab jamun closes it. Read the menu and pick the dishes your group already loves, then add one they have not tried.
If the group is large, send the parties form with November 8 and the headcount. A smaller table can reserve on Resy. Sunday downtown is easier to park than a festival night in a city that closes streets, but do not count on a walk-in at 7:00 PM.
Keep the plan simple
You do not need to recreate a home puja in the dining room. You need a table, a time, and food that matches the day. Sweets are part of the festival for many families. Order them with the meal so they are not an afterthought at 9:30.
Lunch is the quieter option if dinner reservations are gone. The kitchen is not open between 2:45 and 5:00.