How many days until Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. See the exact countdown in days, hours, minutes and seconds, in your own time zone.
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Diwali 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Rule
- The new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika, usually October or November
- Day of the year
- Day 312 of 365
- Days left in the year after it
- 53
- Category
- Cultural
About Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, with different stories attached, such as the return of Rama to Ayodhya in the Ramayana.
The main day falls on the new moon in the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika. The festival lasts five days, with Lakshmi Puja on the main evening.
In 2026 it falls on a Sunday. This countdown runs to the first moment of November 8 in the time zone you choose, so the figure matches the calendar day on your wall.
How Diwali is celebrated
- Lighting oil lamps called diyas and candles
- Drawing rangoli patterns at the door
- Fireworks and the exchange of sweets
- Prayers to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth
- New clothes and cleaning the home
Around the world
Diwali is a public holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji and a few other countries, and several US states and cities have also recognised it. The exact date depends on the regional panchang.
When Diwali 2026 begins around the world
Diwali starts at midnight local time, so it arrives in each city at a different moment. Times below are the start of November 8 converted to UTC.
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Common questions
How many days until Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The live counter above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left, counted to midnight at the start of the day in your time zone.
What day of the week is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday.
How many working days are left until Diwali?
The Working days figure counts Monday to Friday between tomorrow and the day before the holiday. Public holidays in your country are not subtracted.
How long does Diwali last?
Five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. The main day is the third, Lakshmi Puja.
When is Diwali in 2026–2030?
2026: Sunday, November 8; 2027: Friday, October 29; 2028: Tuesday, October 17; 2029: Monday, November 5; 2030: Saturday, October 26.
Which time zone does the countdown use?
Your device's time zone by default. Use the time zone menu to count down to midnight anywhere else, for example when a friend is celebrating in a different country.