How many days until Diwali?
How many days until Diwali? The countdown runs to the second until Diwali (Deepavali) at midnight, by your device’s clock. In 2026 the festival of lights falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026; after that the countdown switches to 29 October 2027.
How it is calculated
When is Diwali?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so its date in the Gregorian calendar moves every year, usually between mid-October and mid-November. This page uses the date of Deepavali in the official holiday lists of the Government of India (Department of Personnel and Training), where it is a gazetted holiday.
| Year | Diwali (Deepavali) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, 29 October 2027 |
How the countdown works
The target is 12:00 a.m. local time on Diwali, recalculated every second. Example: on 15 October 2026 there are 24 days left – 3 weeks and 3 days. To count down to Lakshmi Puja or another evening time, enter the date and time above.
Other Hindu festivals of the year are on Hindu festivals 2026; for any other date use the countdown to a date.
Limits
The countdown uses your device clock. Regional calendars in India and communities abroad may celebrate a day earlier or later than the central government date. Dates after 2027 are added once the next official holiday list is published.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Diwali?
The exact number is in the countdown above. On 15 October 2026, for example, there are 24 days left until Diwali on 8 November.
When is Diwali 2026?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, according to the Government of India holiday list for 2026.
When is Diwali 2027?
On Friday, 29 October 2027, according to the Government of India holiday list for 2027.
Why does the date of Diwali change every year?
Diwali is set by the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which follows the moon. Its Gregorian date therefore shifts from year to year, usually between mid-October and mid-November.
Is Diwali on the same day everywhere?
Not always. This page uses the date of the Indian central government. Some states, regional calendars and communities in other countries may mark it one day earlier or later.
Sources and legal basis
- Government of India, DoPT O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA of 03.07.2025 – list of gazetted holidays 2026 (copy for central government offices, Uttarakhand): Diwali (Deepavali) 8 November, gelesen 15.10.2026
- Government of India, DoPT O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA of 16.07.2026 – holidays 2027, Annexure I (reproduced by StaffNews): Diwali (Deepavali) 29 October, gelesen 15.10.2026
- IANA Time Zone Database (local time and daylight saving time in your browser)
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