Time until Diwali 2026
November 8, 2026
How long until Diwali 2026?
There are 49 days until Diwali 2026 — about 7 weeks, or 1.6 months. It falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Diwali 2026 falls on November 8, 2026. The clock above counts down to that moment in your own time zone, second by second.
Diwali (Deepavali) is the five-day festival of lights, and in 2026 the main day — Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon night — falls on 8 November. The festival opens with Dhanteras two days earlier and closes with Bhai Dooj two days after, and the cleaning, decorating and sweet-buying that lead into it typically start two to four weeks out. The countdown above counts to the main day in your own time zone, and the date is updated if the official calendar shifts it.
About the Diwali 2026 countdown
This page shows a live countdown to Diwali 2026 in your local time zone, updated every second. The date is an estimate based on public announcements and typical release patterns — we'll update it as soon as an official date is confirmed. Pin this tab, share the link, or drop it on a classroom or family screen — the numbers keep ticking without any sign-up, downloads, or ads getting in the way.
Diwali 2026 at a glance
| Date | November 8, 2026 |
| Day of the week | Sunday |
| Days away | 49 |
| Weeks away | 7 |
| Hours away | 1166 |
| Main day (Lakshmi Puja) | 8 November 2026 |
| Five-day festival | Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj |
| Preparations start | 2–4 weeks before |
Countdown recalculated live · page last updated September 20, 2026
What to do with the time until Diwali 2026
Order diyas and lights 2–3 weeks out
Online orders for decorative lights and clay diyas queue up badly in the final fortnight. Ordering around three weeks before the date above is the calm, delivery-safe window.
Clean and decorate 1–2 weeks ahead
The traditional deep clean and rangoli setup happen in the last week or two. Counting back from the date above keeps the big jobs off the festival days themselves.
Buy sweets and gifts by Dhanteras
Dhanteras, two days before the main day, is when gold, utensils and sweets shopping peaks. Doing your buying before that date avoids the crowds and the markups.
Time the Lakshmi Puja window
The auspicious puja window is in the evening of the main day. A countdown to sunset keeps the family ready without anyone watching the clock.
Countdowns people check alongside Diwali 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
The main day of Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is 8 November 2026. The countdown above counts to it in your own time zone, and the date is updated if the official calendar shifts it.
How long does Diwali last?
Five days, from Dhanteras (two days before the main day) to Bhai Dooj (two days after). The at-a-glance table above shows the key dates.
How many weeks until Diwali?
The at-a-glance table above converts the live countdown into days, weeks and hours, recalculated in your own time zone.