How many days until Deepavali Sri Lanka 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 8 days until Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2026, on Sunday 8 November 2026.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026.
- Observed in: Sri Lanka.
- How the date is set: Deepavali is the Tamil Hindu festival of lights, set by the Hindu lunar calendar, and the public holiday date is gazetted by the Sri Lankan government.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2026, on Sunday 8 November 2026. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 8 days, or 1 week and 1 day
- 5 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Sunday
When are the next dates for Deepavali Sri Lanka?
Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2026 is on Sunday 8 November 2026, and Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2027 is on Thursday 28 October 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8 |
| 2027 | Thursday 28 October 2027 | 362 |
How is the date of Deepavali Sri Lanka set?
Deepavali is the Tamil Hindu festival of lights, set by the Hindu lunar calendar, and the public holiday date is gazetted by the Sri Lankan government.
Deepavali (தீபாவளி, දීපාවලි) is celebrated by Sri Lanka's Hindu community with oil lamps, new clothes and sweets. It is a public and bank holiday in Sri Lanka.
The dates here are the bank holidays published by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and can differ from the day observed in India.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Deepavali Sri Lanka 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 8 days until Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2026, on Sunday 8 November 2026. That is 1 week and 1 day, with 5 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Deepavali Sri Lanka 2026?
- Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. Deepavali is the Tamil Hindu festival of lights, set by the Hindu lunar calendar, and the public holiday date is gazetted by the Sri Lankan government.
- When is Deepavali Sri Lanka in 2027?
- Deepavali in Sri Lanka 2027 falls on Thursday 28 October 2027.
- Why does the date of Deepavali Sri Lanka change?
- Deepavali is the Tamil Hindu festival of lights, set by the Hindu lunar calendar, and the public holiday date is gazetted by the Sri Lankan government.