Days Until Diwali
Count down the days and hours until Diwali.
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What Day of the Week is Diwali?
In 2026, Diwali falls on a Sunday (Sunday, November 8, 2026).
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From: November 5, 2026To: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Day of the Week for Diwali (2024–2035)
Review future dates and days of the week for Diwali across the next 12 years:
| Year | Exact Date | Day of the Week | Weekend / Weekday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Friday, November 1, 2024 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2025 | Monday, October 20, 2025 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2026Upcoming | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2027 | Friday, October 29, 2027 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 17, 2028 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2029 | Monday, November 5, 2029 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2030 | Saturday, October 26, 2030 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 2031 | Friday, October 24, 2031 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Sunday, October 24, 2032 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2033 | Monday, October 24, 2033 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2034 | Tuesday, October 24, 2034 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2035 | Wednesday, October 24, 2035 | Wednesday | Weekday |
About Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, celebrated with lights, fireworks, and sweets.
Observance and day-of-week tracking is essential for scheduling family gatherings, organizing work holidays, and booking vacations well in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week is Diwali in 2026?
In 2026, Diwali falls on a Sunday (Sunday, November 8, 2026).
How many days until Diwali?
There are 3 days (0 weeks and 3 days) until Diwali.
Is Diwali on a weekend in 2026?
Yes, Diwali falls on a Sunday in 2026.
Why does Diwali change days of the week each year?
Standard calendar years have 365 days (52 weeks plus 1 day), meaning fixed-date holidays advance by 1 weekday every normal year and 2 weekdays in leap years. Floating holidays (such as Thanksgiving or Memorial Day) are designated by specific weekday rules (e.g. 4th Thursday of November).
When is the next weekend Diwali?
The next time Diwali falls on a weekend will be in 2026 (on a Sunday).