How many days until Diwali?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 39 days from today. The countdown below updates live for your time zone.
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Counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone.
*Business days count Monday–Friday from tomorrow through the target date and skip U.S. federal holidays (observed dates).
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals in Hinduism and is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and many Buddhists. The main day, Lakshmi Puja, falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, and the celebrations run for five days, with oil lamps, rangoli, sweets, fireworks and family visits. The date shown is the main Lakshmi Puja day.
Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar. Depending on your location, local calendars can place the main day one day earlier or later.
Diwali dates for the next few years
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8 | Sunday | 39 |
| 2027 | October 29 | Friday | 394 |
| 2028 | October 17 | Tuesday | 748 |
| 2029 | November 5 | Monday | 1,132 |
| 2030 | October 26 | Saturday | 1,487 |
| 2031 | November 14 | Friday | 1,871 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar. Depending on your location, local calendars can place the main day one day earlier or later.
How many days until Diwali?
There are 39 days until Diwali (November 8, 2026), counting from Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
What day of the week is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday.
How many weeks until Diwali?
Diwali is 5 weeks and 4 days away (39 days).
How many months until Diwali?
Diwali is 1 month and 9 days away.
How many business days until Diwali?
There are 27 weekdays (Monday–Friday) between tomorrow and November 8, 2026, or 26 business days if you skip U.S. federal holidays.
How many hours until Diwali?
About 936 hours, counting from midnight today. The live counter above shows the exact hours, minutes and seconds left for your time zone.