Diwali Countdown
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important holidays in Hinduism, set by the lunar calendar so its date changes each year. Diwali 2026 falls on November 8, 2026, and this countdown ticks down to it live.
How many days until Diwali?
Diwali is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is 120 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
The festival of lights
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes and streets glow with rows of oil lamps (diyas), candles and fireworks, and families gather to share sweets and exchange gifts.
Celebrated around the world
Observed by over a billion people, Diwali is a public holiday across India and in many other countries, and is marked by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities worldwide.
Quick facts
- Set by the Hindu lunar calendar, so the date moves each year
- Means “row of lights”, homes are lit with diyas
- Celebrated by over a billion people worldwide
- Falls between mid-October and mid-November
Festival of Lights prep
Diyas, lights and sweets — ready before the first lamp is lit.
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Diwali — frequently asked questions
When is Diwali?
Diwali is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
How many days until Diwali?
Diwali is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is 120 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Fact-checked & updated July 2026 · alarm-clock.org