Diwali Countdown
The festival of lights — lamps, fireworks, and sweets for five days.
How many days until Diwali?Live countdown to Diwali 2027 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
About Diwali
Diwali is India’s biggest festival: the victory of light over darkness. Families light diyas, share sweets, set off fireworks, and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is welcomed into clean, bright homes. Dates shift yearly on the lunar calendar (estimates above — confirm with your local calendar).
The story behind Diwali
Diwali carries different stories in different regions, all endings the same: light wins. In northern India it marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and the defeat of the demon king Ravana — villagers lit rows of lamps to guide him home. In the south it celebrates Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura.
The lamps are a welcome for Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, who is said to visit clean, brightly lit homes on the main night. Families open every window and door, and the accounting books of traditional businesses are blessed — Diwali is also the Hindu new financial year.
Five days of festivals surround the main night: Dhanteras for buying gold and utensils, Naraka Chaturdashi for the early bath, the main Lakshmi puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj celebrating sibling bonds. Fireworks arrived with the festivals of light — the loudest night of the year across India.
Diwali dates 2027–2030 (estimated — confirmed by moon sighting)
| Year | Weekday | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday | October 29, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday | November 17, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday | November 7, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday | October 27, 2030 |
Diwali facts
- Diwali dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar, landing between mid-October and mid-November.
- The name means 'row of lights' — clay lamps (diyas) line homes and streets.
- It celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
- Diwali is a public holiday in India, Fiji, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago, among others.
When is Diwali 2027?
Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027.
How many days until Diwali 2027?
The live countdown above shows the exact time remaining, ticking in your local timezone. The table on this page lists exact dates through 2030.
Is the countdown accurate?
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