When Is Diwali? Countdown
There are 69 days until Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Diwali 2026, the festival of lights, falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Kartika Amavasya). The timer is midnight that date in your timezone.
2026 date
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8 |
Add Diwali to your calendar
| 2026 date | Meaning | Federal off? |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | Diwali / new moon | No |
| Wed Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Yes |
| Thu Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | Yes |
Diwali countdown
Diwali marks Rama’s return and the new moon of Kartika. It is not a US federal holiday. US cities host public diyas and rangoli on the nearest weekend.
The Hindu date can differ by a day by region. This page uses the widely published US civil date for 2026.
When is Diwali 2026
Veterans Day is November 11, three days later. Thanksgiving is November 26. “how many days until diwali” is this same Diwali morning.
Why this countdown exists
Diwali moves on the Gregorian calendar. US searchers ask when it is; this page holds the 2026 civil date and a live clock.
Quick answers
When is Diwali 2026?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, on most US calendars.
Is Diwali a US federal holiday?
No.
Does Diwali always land on November 8?
No. The lunar date moves each year.