Gold Price on Indian Festivals (2015–2026)

Live gold rate updated: 04 March 2026

Explore how gold prices behaved on India’s most important festivals like Diwali, Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya. This section shows year-wise gold price trends from 2015 onwards with insights.

Live Gold Rate (India)

These are bullion market prices. Jewellery prices will be higher due to GST + making charges.

24K (1g) ₹16,450
22K (1g) ₹15,068
18K (1g) ₹12,338

How to use this page

Pick a festival below. You’ll see the gold rate on that festival date for every year since 2015, along with a trend chart, insights and FAQs.

Tip: These pages are great for searching queries like: “gold price on diwali 2021” and “gold rate on dhanteras 2018”.

Quick Links (Best Festival Queries)

These pages are designed to rank for long-tail searches like “gold price on Diwali 2019” or “gold rate on Akshaya Tritiya 2020”.

Festival Trend pages
Diwali Gold price on Diwali (2015–2026)
Dhanteras Gold price on Dhanteras (2015–2026)
Akshaya Tritiya Gold price on Akshaya Tritiya (2015–2026)
Navratri Gold price on Navratri (2015–2026)
Dussehra Gold price on Dussehra (2015–2026)
Raksha Bandhan Gold price on Raksha Bandhan (2015–2026)

Why Indians check gold price on festivals

In India, gold is not just a commodity — it is a cultural asset. During festivals like Diwali, Dhanteras, and Akshaya Tritiya, buying gold is considered auspicious and symbolic of prosperity.

This creates a predictable pattern: every year, people search for festival-specific queries such as “gold rate on Dhanteras 2020” or “gold price on Diwali 2018”. Most websites show only today’s price — but festival trend pages can rank for long-tail traffic year after year.

Another reason these pages matter is that gold prices often move sharply during festival seasons due to:

  • Global gold demand and international spot price changes
  • USD/INR exchange rate movement
  • Indian import duties and policy changes
  • Seasonal jewellery demand during weddings and festivals
  • Local taxes and city adjustments

By tracking gold price on festivals from 2015 onwards, you can compare years, understand market cycles, and plan purchases better.

Is this jewellery gold price?

No. The prices shown in this festival section are raw bullion market rates. Jewellery prices include: making charges, GST, wastage, and jeweller margins. Use our calculator to estimate final jewellery price.

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FAQs

Why do people buy gold on festivals in India?
Gold is traditionally purchased on auspicious festivals as a symbol of prosperity, wealth, and good luck.

Is the festival gold price shown here jewellery price?
No. These are raw bullion market prices. Jewellery prices include making charges, GST and jeweller margins.

Which festival is best to buy gold historically?
There is no single best festival every year. However, trends show prices may dip or rise depending on global markets.

How often are gold prices updated?
Gold prices are updated once daily using the latest available market data.