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Diwali 2026 Train Ticket Bookings Begin September 6
Train tickets for Diwali travel will become available on September 6.
People can start booking at 8 AM.
Diwali will be celebrated on November 8.
Indian Railways lets passengers reserve tickets 60 days before their journey.
The day of travel is not counted in those 60 days.
The railway service says booking early can make travel planning easier.
It also says early booking may help passengers avoid crowded last-minute reservations.
Travellers should check the booking window and ticket availability before reserving.
Indian Railways will open Diwali 2026 train ticket bookings on September 6.
Bookings will begin at 8 AM through the advance reservation system.
Diwali will be celebrated on November 8 this year.
The Advance Reservation Period allows bookings 60 days before travel, excluding the journey date.
Indian Railways advised passengers to reserve early to avoid the last-minute rush.
- Who
- Indian Railways and passengers planning Diwali travel.
- What
- Advance train ticket bookings for Diwali 2026 will begin.
- Where
- Through the Indian Railways reservation system.
- When
- Bookings start September 6 at 8 AM; Diwali is on November 8.
- Why
- To help passengers plan ahead, secure reservations, and avoid the last-minute rush.
Key facts
- Booking start date
- September 6
- Booking time
- 8 AM
- Festival date
- November 8, 2026
- Advance Reservation Period
- 60 days before the journey, excluding the travel date
- Transport operator
- Indian Railways
- Passenger advice
- Book early and check availability before making reservations
Quotes
Indian Railways
The national transporter that issued the booking advisory
“Diwali Advance Reservation Begins! Book your tickets from 6 September. Plan your journey early and avoid the last-minute rush”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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