Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Where is Diwali celebrated?

Diwali is celebrated in India. It is categorized as a Religious and is a public holiday.

What is the significance of Diwali?

Symbolizes the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair, welcoming prosperity.

How can I add Diwali to my calendar?

Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.

Diwali 2026

Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Celebrated in India: The Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Next date: Friday, October 29, 2027 · Provisional date
Country/Region: India · South Asia
Holiday Status: Public Holiday
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Background & Origins

Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), commonly known as Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kārtika – between around mid-October and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days. Diwali is connected to various religious events, deities and personalities, such as being the day Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating the demon king Ravana. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Other regional traditions connect the holiday to Vishnu, Krishna, Durga, Shiva, Kali, Hanuman, Kubera, Yama, Yami, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali 2026?: Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Where is Diwali celebrated?: Diwali is celebrated in India. It is categorized as a Religious and is a public holiday.
What is the significance of Diwali?: Symbolizes the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair, welcoming prosperity.
How can I add Diwali to my calendar?: Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.