Diwali
How many days until Diwali 2026?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Sunday, November 8, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar and usually falls between mid-October and mid-November.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Diwali 2027 without anything needing to change.
Diwali 2026 at a glance
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Sunday |
| Days remaining | 20 |
| Weeks remaining | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Months remaining | 20 days |
| Weekends to go | 3 |
| Fridays to go | 3 |
| Sleeps | 20 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 14 |
| Hours remaining | 480 |
| Next year | Friday, October 29, 2027 |
When is Diwali in future years?
Diwali is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. Here are the next 4 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diwali 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | 20 |
| Diwali 2027 | Oct 29, 2027 | Friday | 375 |
| Diwali 2028 | Oct 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 729 |
| Diwali 2029 | Nov 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,113 |
Diwali 2026 questions
What day does Diwali fall on in 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday — Sunday, November 8, 2026.
How many weeks until Diwali?
There are about 2 weeks and 6 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Diwali?
Roughly 480 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Diwali?
3 weekends and 3 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Diwali itself. That is 14 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Diwali?
20 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Sunday, November 8, 2026.
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali lands on Friday, October 29, 2027.
How many months until Diwali?
About 1 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Diwali always on the same date?
Diwali is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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