How many days until Diwali?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. As of October 6, 2026, that is 33 days away.
Counting down to midnight at the start of the day, in your time zone. Updated .
Diwali dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 33 |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday | 388 |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 742 |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,126 |
| 2030 | October 26, 2030 | Saturday | 1,481 |
When is Diwali 2026?
Rule: New moon of the Hindu month of Kartika.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is set by the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so it usually falls in October or November. The main day, Lakshmi Puja, is on the new moon (Amavasya).
The full festival lasts five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. Some regions and calendars mark the main day one day apart.
Questions
How many days until Diwali?
There are 33 days until Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
How many business days until Diwali?
23 business days, counting Monday to Friday and starting tomorrow.
Can I count down to a different date?
Yes. Use the day counter to count the days until any date, with a live countdown and an add-to-calendar button.