Diwali

Diwali falls on 08/11/2026 this year, marking Kartik Amavasya, the new-moon night that marks the third and most significant day of the five-day festival, when Lakshmi Puja is performed to invite the goddess of prosperity into a freshly cleaned home.

Across India it's observed through rows of diyas along windowsills and rooftops, rangoli patterns at the doorstep, sweets exchanged between neighbours, and firecrackers where local rules still permit them. the festival is celebrated with slight variations by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs alike, each attaching their own historical or spiritual significance to the night.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.