Hindu · Sunday, November 8, 2026
How many sleeps until Diwali?
There are
sleeps until Diwali 2026
36 days5 weeks 1 day1 month 5 days25 business days5 weekends
About Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with lamps, fireworks and sweets.
Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (October or November). In 2026 it lands on a Sunday, November 8, 2026.
From today that is 36 days, or 5 weeks and 1 day. The wait includes 25 business days and 5 weekends. For kids counting down, that's 36 sleeps to go.
Read the full story of Diwali: history, traditions and how the date is set →
Diwali in the coming years
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday | 36 |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday | 391 |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | 745 |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday | 1,129 |
| 2030 | October 26, 2030 | Saturday | 1,484 |
| 2031 | November 14, 2031 | Friday | 1,868 |
Questions & answers
How many sleeps until Diwali 2026?
There are 36 sleeps until Diwali 2026, which is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
What day of the week is Diwali 2026?
November 8, 2026 falls on a Sunday.
How many days until Diwali?
There are 36 days until November 8, 2026.
How many weeks until Diwali?
There are 5 weeks and 1 day until November 8, 2026.
How many months until Diwali?
There are 1 month and 5 days until November 8, 2026.
How many weekends until Diwali?
There are 5 weekends until November 8, 2026.
How many business days until Diwali?
There are 25 business days until November 8, 2026, counting weekdays only (public holidays not subtracted).
How is the date of Diwali decided?
Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (October or November).
When is Diwali 2027?
Friday, October 29, 2027.