Live countdown to Diwali — the Hindu Festival of Lights. See exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds until the next celebration.
Diwali falls on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It typically occurs between October and November. In 2026 Diwali falls on November 8.
Diwali is a five-day festival. The main celebration — the Festival of Lights — occurs on the third day.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists around the world.
See how much time remains until the next Diwali observance. Diwali is observed according to a lunisolar calendar, so its Gregorian date changes from year to year.
Useful for festival planning, family gatherings, travel, events and checking how long remains until Diwali.
No account or personal information is needed because the countdown is calculated in your browser. Diwali observance dates may differ by tradition, location and local calendar convention; check the date used by your temple, family or event organiser before making firm arrangements.