When is Diwali?
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated over five days. Its date follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so it moves between mid-October and mid-November. This countdown runs to the main day of Lakshmi Puja as commonly published for India; regional calendars and other countries can differ by a day.
| Year | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8 |
| 2027 | Friday, October 29 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, October 17 |
| 2029 | Monday, November 5 |
Ideas
- Family in different countries: share one link. To count down to the puja time in one city, customize the countdown and pick that city’s time zone.
- Offices and community events: embed a countdown to your celebration on your website or intranet.
- Shops: count down to your Diwali offers.
Because the date changes every year, links you copy from this page count down to this year’s Diwali only. The countdown on this page always shows the next one.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Diwali's date change every year?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so its date on the Gregorian calendar moves between mid-October and mid-November.
Can I count down to the puja time?
Yes. Customize the countdown, set the date and time of the puja and the time zone of your city, then share your own link.
Is it free?
Yes. count.live is free, needs no account, and the countdowns you share or embed never show ads.