Diwali 2026 is on October 20 (Tuesday). Check the countdown for exact days remaining.

Diwali (Festival of Lights) is India's biggest festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness. People light diyas, burst crackers, exchange sweets, and perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja.

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How long until Diwali? Live countdown to the Festival of Lights.

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Diwali 2026 Countdown

Diwali 2026 falls on October 20! Count down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the Festival of Lights. Diwali (Deepavali) is India's biggest festival, celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings.

When is Diwali?

Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik. The date changes each year: 2026 — October 20, 2027 — November 8, 2028 — October 27.