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There are 35 days until Diwali 2026, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That is 5 weeks and 0 days away, or roughly 1 month.
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, according to the Government of India's tourism listing. November 8 is the main Diwali and Lakshmi Puja day within a five-day festival; the sequence and customs are not identical in every region or faith community.
For worship or community events, check a local panchang, temple, gurdwara, Jain centre, or city event listing for the applicable time and programme. Travellers should use the specific venue schedule rather than treating the all-India date as a single nationwide start time.
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days remaining | 35 |
| Weeks remaining | 5 |
| Months remaining | ~1 |
Last updated October 4, 2026
Diwali 2026 Dates & Schedule
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 (main Diwali day within the five-day festival) |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed |
| Day of week | Sunday |
| Countdown | 35 days (5 weeks) |
| Time zone | Local time; India uses IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Location | Celebrated across India and by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and some Buddhist communities worldwide |
| Schedule | The five-day sequence is Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi, the main Diwali and Lakshmi Puja day, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. |
| What may change | The November 8 main date is confirmed; exact puja muhurat and the way surrounding festival days are observed vary by location, calendar, and tradition. |
| Source | Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism |
| Source checked | July 27, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Diwali?
There are 35 days until Diwali 2026, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That's 5 weeks, or roughly 2 months, from today.
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 — 35 days from today. Add it to your calendar or set up a free countdown widget on your iPhone home screen with the Outside app.
When exactly is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, according to the Government of India's tourism listing. November 8 is the main Diwali and Lakshmi Puja day within a five-day festival; the sequence and customs are not identical in every region or faith community.
Is there a free Diwali countdown app?
Yes. Outside is a free iPhone app with a Diwali countdown widget for your home screen. Countdowns and standard widgets are free. Features such as custom reminders and calendar sync may require Outside Pro.
How long until Diwali?
Diwali 2026 is 5 weeks and 0 days away — roughly 2 months from now. Set a reminder so the day doesn't slip past you.
