How Many Days Until Diwali 2026 in India?
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in October or November.
- Weeks
- 6
- Days
- 48
- Hours
- 1,155
- Minutes
- 69,342
- Seconds
- 4,160,558
Diwali 2026 in India falls on .
In India Diwali is a major public holiday, with fireworks, lamps and Lakshmi Puja in the evening.
Diwali dates follow the Hindu lunisolar calendar and can vary by a day between regions.
About Diwali 2026 in India
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world. It falls on the new-moon day of the Hindu month of Kartika, usually in October or November, and centres on lamps, rangoli, sweets and family gatherings.
The main day, Lakshmi Puja, is part of a five-day festival. Exact dates can differ by a day depending on regional panchang traditions.
Diwali dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Time until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | in 49 days |
| 2027 | Oct 29, 2027 | Friday | in 404 days |
| 2028 | Oct 17, 2028 | Tuesday | in 758 days |
| 2029 | Nov 5, 2029 | Monday | in 1,142 days |
| 2030 | Oct 26, 2030 | Saturday | in 1,497 days |
| 2031 | Nov 14, 2031 | Friday | in 1,881 days |
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Diwali by country
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Diwali 2026 in India?
There are 49 days until Diwali 2026 in India, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page shows the exact time remaining in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
What day of the week is Diwali 2026 in India?
Diwali 2026 in India falls on a Sunday.
How many weeks, hours and minutes until Diwali 2026 in India?
That is roughly 6 weeks, 1,155 hours or 69,342 minutes from now. The table on this page updates every second.
When is Diwali in 2026, 2027, 2028?
Diwali falls on Nov 8, 2026 (Sunday), Oct 29, 2027 (Friday), Oct 17, 2028 (Tuesday).