Countdown to Diwali 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026 (estimated)
There are 6 days until Diwali 2026, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (estimated). That is 6 days from today (November 2, 2026).
About Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the biggest holiday in India. Lamps, fireworks and sweets celebrate the victory of light over darkness across five festive days.
Note: Diwali follows a lunar calendar. The date above is an astronomical estimate and can shift by a day depending on the sighting of the new moon.
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Days remaining
- 6
- Weeks remaining
- 0 weeks, 6 days
- Total hours
- 134
How many days until Diwali?
From today, November 2, 2026, there are 6 days (134 hours) until Diwali 2026 on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The live countdown at the top of this page updates every second.
Diwali dates for the next 5 years
| Year | Date | Day of week | Days from now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 6 |
| 2027 | Thursday, October 28, 2027 | Thursday | 360 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 715 |
| 2029 | Monday, November 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,099 |
| 2030 | Saturday, October 26, 2030 | Saturday | 1,454 |
Lunar-calendar dates are estimates.
FAQ
How many days until Diwali 2026?
There are 6 days until Diwali 2026, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (estimated).
What day of the week is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday.
When is Diwali after 2026?
The next Diwali after 2026 is on Thursday, October 28, 2027 (estimated).
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