How many days until Diwali?
Diwali is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 โ that's98 days away.
Dates follow the lunar calendar and may vary by a day depending on moon sighting and location.
About this countdown
Diwali, the festival of lights, follows the lunar calendar, so its date changes each year. The main celebration falls on the darkest night of the Hindu month Kartika, usually in October or November.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
November 2026
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, October 29, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 17, 2028 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Diwali?
The countdown above tracks the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until Diwali. Since it follows the lunar calendar, the date changes every year.
When is Diwali this year?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls in October or November. The countdown above shows the exact date for the upcoming celebration.
Why does Diwali change dates every year?
Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night (new moon) of the Hindu month Kartika. Because the Hindu calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date shifts by about two weeks each year.