How many days until Diwali 2026?
Days till Diwali
8days until Diwali
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- That's
- 1 week and 1 day
Date is approximate — it depends on the lunar calendar and, for Islamic dates, on local moon sighting. Expect a day either way.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most widely celebrated Hindu festival, falling on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartik, in October or November.
Next 5 Diwali dates
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 8 |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday | 363 |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 717 |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,101 |
| 2030 | October 26, 2030 | Saturday | 1,456 |
Questions about Diwali
- How many days until Diwali?
- There are 8 days until Diwali, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- How many days till Diwali?
- Same answer, either spelling: 8 days till Diwali. It lands on November 8, 2026.
- How many weeks until Diwali?
- About 1.1 weeks — 1 week and 1 day.
- How many more days until Diwali 2027?
- Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027 — 363 days from today.
- What day of the week is Diwali 2026?
- Diwali 2026 falls on a Sunday.
- When is Diwali?
- On the new moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik, which falls in October or November in the Gregorian calendar. The main day listed here is Lakshmi Puja.
- How long does Diwali last?
- Five days, from Dhanteras through to Bhai Dooj, with Lakshmi Puja as the central night.
- Who celebrates Diwali?
- Hindus, and also Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, each marking different events on the same festival days.