How many days until Diwali 2026?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 8 days until Diwali 2026 (Deepavali), on Sunday 8 November 2026.
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Key facts
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026.
- Observed in: India and worldwide.
- How the date is set: Diwali's main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (Ashvin in some regional calendars), usually in October or November.
- Dates last checked: 21 October 2026.
Live countdown to Diwali 2026 (Deepavali), 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 Diwali?
Diwali 2026 (Deepavali) is on Sunday 8 November 2026, and Diwali 2027 (Deepavali) is on Friday 29 October 2027.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 8 November 2026 | 8 |
| 2027 | Friday 29 October 2027 | 363 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 17 October 2028 | 717 |
| 2029 | Monday 5 November 2029 | 1101 |
| 2030 | Saturday 26 October 2030 | 1456 |
South India, Singapore and Malaysia sometimes observe Deepavali a day earlier, and some Indian states move the holiday by a day.
How is the date of Diwali set?
Diwali's main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (Ashvin in some regional calendars), usually in October or November.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains with lamps, fireworks, sweets and prayers. It spans five days, and the main celebration is Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon night.
The dates here are for Lakshmi Puja as observed in New Delhi, which is the date on India's central government holiday list.
Sources
Dates last checked on 21 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Diwali 2026?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 8 days until Diwali 2026 (Deepavali), 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 Diwali 2026?
- Diwali 2026 (Deepavali) falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. Diwali's main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (Ashvin in some regional calendars), usually in October or November.
- When is Diwali in 2027?
- Diwali 2027 (Deepavali) falls on Friday 29 October 2027. South India, Singapore and Malaysia sometimes observe Deepavali a day earlier, and some Indian states move the holiday by a day.
- Why does the date of Diwali change?
- Diwali's main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika (Ashvin in some regional calendars), usually in October or November. South India, Singapore and Malaysia sometimes observe Deepavali a day earlier, and some Indian states move the holiday by a day.