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How many days until Diwali?

There are 352 days until Diwali 2027. The live countdown updates every second.

Friday, October 29, 2027

Starts at 12:00 AM in New Delhi (UTC+5:30)

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About Diwali

How many days until Diwali 2027?

There are 352 days until Diwali 2027. The live countdown updates every second.

Dates shown are for the main day of Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in India. Some regions observe it a day earlier or later.

When is Diwali?

Diwali 2027 is on Friday, October 29, 2027 (New Delhi time). That is 352 days from today.

Diwali dates

YearDateDay
2027October 29Friday
2028October 17Tuesday
2029November 5Monday
2030October 26Saturday

About Diwali

The Festival of Lights, celebrated by over a billion people.

Also known as: Deepavali, Deepawali, Festival of Lights

Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu Festival of Lights. It falls on the new-moon night (Amavasya) of the month of Kartika, so its Gregorian date moves each year between mid-October and mid-November.

The main day is part of a five-day festival that starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. Families clean and decorate their homes, light oil lamps (diyas), perform Lakshmi Puja and share sweets. It is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.

Origins & communities

Historical roots
Diwali has ancient roots across the Indian subcontinent. Its stories and meaning vary by region and religious tradition rather than coming from one single founding event.
Communities & traditions
It is celebrated chiefly by Hindus, as well as by Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhist communities, across South Asia and the global South Asian diaspora.

Traditions

  • Lighting diyas and candles
  • Lakshmi Puja in the evening
  • Rangoli designs at the entrance
  • Sharing sweets and gifts

Diwali Around the World

These examples cover major regional and diaspora traditions. They are representative, not an exhaustive list of every country or community that observes Diwali; customs can also vary within a country.

India

Diwali is a national holiday and the high point of a five-day festival of lamps, fireworks, sweets and family visits.

Nepal

The festival is known as Tihar and includes days that honor crows, dogs and cows before Laxmi Puja.

Sri Lanka & Myanmar

Deepavali is an official holiday, observed especially by Hindu communities with temple worship, lamps and family gatherings.

Singapore & Malaysia

Deepavali is a public holiday. Homes and temples are lit, and Singapore's Little India carries large street decorations.

Mauritius & Fiji

Diwali is a public holiday with lamps, sweets, prayers and community celebrations shaped by large Indo-Mauritian and Indo-Fijian populations.

Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago & Suriname

Diwali is a public holiday across these Caribbean and South American countries, where Indo-Caribbean communities light diyas and hold cultural programs.

United Kingdom, United States, Canada & Australia

South Asian communities organize temple services, light displays, cultural programs and major public celebrations; Leicester is especially well known in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Diwali?

There are 352 days until Diwali 2027. The live countdown updates every second.

When is Diwali?

Diwali 2027 is on Friday, October 29, 2027 (New Delhi time). That is 352 days from today.

When is Diwali 2028?

Diwali 2028 is on Tuesday, October 17, 2028.

Why does the date of Diwali change every year?

Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It is tied to the new moon of Kartika, which lands on a different Gregorian date each year.

How long does Diwali last?

The festival season lasts five days: Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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