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When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, November 8, 2026 and the last is Monday, November 9, 2026, across 13 countries.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.

Also listed as Diwali/Deepavali, Deepavali and Day off for Deepavali.

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Diwali 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇦🇺 AustraliaDiwali/DeepavaliNovember 8SundayObservance
🇬🇾 GuyanaDeepavaliNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇮🇳 IndiaDiwali/DeepavaliNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇲🇾 MalaysiaNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇲🇺 MauritiusNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)November 8SundayObservance
🇸🇬 SingaporeDiwali/DeepavaliNovember 8SundayReligious holiday
🇿🇦 South AfricaNovember 8SundayReligious holiday
🇱🇰 Sri LankaDeepavaliNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇸🇷 SurinameNovember 8SundayPublic holiday
🇺🇸 United StatesDiwali/DeepavaliNovember 8SundayRegional holiday
🇫🇯 FijiNovember 9MondayPublic holiday
🇬🇾 GuyanaDay off for DeepavaliNovember 9MondayPublic holiday
🇵🇰 PakistanNovember 9MondayOptional holiday
🇸🇬 SingaporeDeepavaliNovember 9MondayPublic holiday

Questions about Diwali

When is Diwali in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on November 8 and November 9. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is marked in 13 countries: Australia, Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Suriname, and 1 more.
Is Diwali a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Suriname. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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