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How many days until Diwali?
There are 354 days until Diwali in 4 countries. It falls on Friday, October 29, 2027.
A public holiday in 9 countries and territories in our data.
The story behind Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains on the new-moon night of the month of Kartika, in October or November. For many Hindus it marks Rama's return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile, when the city lit lamps to guide him home; it is also the night of Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity.
Sikhs mark the same night as Bandi Chhor Divas, and Jains as the day Mahavira reached liberation. Homes are cleaned and lit with clay lamps, families share sweets, and the night sky fills with fireworks. It is a public holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.
Where Diwali is a public holiday
next 12 months| Country | Next date | When |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | tomorrow |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | in 353 days |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | in 353 days |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | in 353 days |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 estimated | in 354 days |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | in 354 days |
| 🇮🇳 India | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | in 354 days |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | in 354 days |
All dates, 2026–2028
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