How Many Days Until Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8.
The next Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 โ the timer below counts down to it. All three calendars on this site that gazette the festival (India, Malaysia and Singapore) print the same date in 2026, and Malaysia and Singapore add Monday 9 November in lieu because it lands on a Sunday.
Sunday, November 8
Dates year by year
| Year | Date | Day | Places observing | Longest break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 20, 2025 | Monday | 3 | 1 days |
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 3 | 2 days |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday | 3 | 1 days |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 3 | 1 days |
Who gets the day off
Every row is derived from that countryโs official calendar on this site, so the day counts include substitute days and government bridge days exactly as gazetted.
| Country / region | Called | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | DeepavaliA federal public holiday nationwide except Sarawak, with a replacement day if it falls on a Sunday. | Nov 8 โ 9 | 2days |
| Singapore | DeepavaliOne of Singaporeโs four religious public holidays, with an in-lieu day when it falls on a Sunday. | Nov 8 โ 9 | 2days |
| India | Diwali (Deepavali)A gazetted central holiday; many states add Govardhan Puja or Bhai Dooj around it. | November 8, 2026 | 1days |
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IndiaPlanning around the date
In India the 2026 date is a Sunday, and the central gazette grants no substitute weekday when a gazetted holiday falls on a weekly off โ so for central government staff the day simply passes. The practical break is longer in Southeast Asia: Malaysia and Singapore both add Monday 9 November in lieu, making a three-day weekend from 7 to 9 November.
One Indian wrinkle matters for planning: where a state government declares Naraka Chaturdasi โ the day before โ as its Diwali holiday, central offices in that state may close then instead. And the following year is friendlier: Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October, a natural three-day weekend.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Diwali 2026?+
The timer above counts down to Sunday, 8 November 2026. It recomputes against the current date, so the number is always live.
What date is Diwali in 2026 and 2027?+
In the Indian central gazette, Diwali 2026 is Sunday, 8 November and Diwali 2027 is Friday, 29 October. Malaysia and Singapore also gazette 8 November in 2026, with an in-lieu day on the Monday; the year-by-year table below has every year we publish.
Which countries take a day off for Diwali?+
Among the calendars we publish: India (a central gazetted holiday), Malaysia (a federal holiday everywhere except Sarawak) and Singapore (one of its four religious public holidays). It is celebrated by communities elsewhere, but it is not a public holiday in the other countries we track.
How long is the Diwali break in India?+
One day on the central gazette. Many states add Govardhan Puja or Bhai Dooj around it, and because Diwali is a five-night festival, schools and many businesses effectively close for longer. The table below shows exactly what each government gazetted.
Is Diwali a public holiday in Indonesia or Thailand?+
No. In both countries โ and everywhere else we publish outside India, Malaysia and Singapore โ Diwali is celebrated by Hindu and Indian diaspora communities but remains an ordinary working day.
How do I add the Diwali dates to my calendar?+
Download the free ICS file from the Malaysia holiday page (the anchor calendar for this page) or the downloads hub, and import it into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar.