How Many Days Until Diwali 2026?
There are 38 days until Diwali 2026 — Sunday, November 8, 2026.
When is Diwali 2026?
- DateSunday, November 8, 2026
- Days left5 weeks + 3 days
- Working days27
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The date is based on the expected moon sighting and may shift by one day depending on your location.
That is 5 weeks and 3 days from today, or 27 working days. The previous one was on October 20, 2025, 346 days ago.
Rule: New moon (Amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartika.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated over five days; the main day of Lakshmi Puja is shown here.
Diwali dates for the next years
| Year | Date | Day of the week | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 38 |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday | 393 |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 747 |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,131 |
| 2030 | October 26, 2030 | Saturday | 1,486 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Diwali 2026?
As of October 1, 2026, there are 38 days until Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That is 5 weeks and 3 days, including 27 working days.
What day of the week is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday (Sunday, November 8, 2026).
How is the date of Diwali determined?
New moon (Amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartika. The exact date depends on the moon and local custom and can differ by one day depending on location.
When is Diwali 2027?
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, October 29, 2027.