Diwali (Deepavali)
Diwali (Deepavali) is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
November 8, 2026
Sunday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Diwali (Deepavali) Dates
Countries That Observe Diwali (Deepavali)
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday1
Office holiday1
School holiday1
Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 1 has a bank-holiday record, 1 has an office-holiday record, and 1 has a school-holiday record.
About Diwali (Deepavali)
Diwali (Deepavali) is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali (Deepavali)?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Diwali (Deepavali) a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Diwali (Deepavali)?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.