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🪔 Diwali 2027

When is Diwali?

Diwali 2027 is on Friday, October 29, 2027 · in India

🌍 It falls on a different day in some regions: Oct 29, 2027 (Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji…). Hindu festival dates shift with local sunrise.

The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Families light diyas, draw rangoli, perform Lakshmi Puja, burst crackers and share sweets.

📅 Diwali dates: 2027–2028

2027Thursday, October 28, 2027 · also Oct 29, 2027 in Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji…
2028Tuesday, October 17, 2028

Computed individually for 639 cities worldwide — dates can shift by a day with local sunrise. See your city's exact date and full daily panchang on its city calendar.

Frequently asked

When is Diwali 2027?

Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027 in India. The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Families light diyas, draw rangoli, perform Lakshmi Puja, burst crackers and share sweets.

When is Diwali in the USA in 2027?

In the USA, Diwali 2027 is observed on Thursday, October 28, 2027 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.

When is Diwali in the UK in 2027?

In the UK, Diwali 2027 is observed on Thursday, October 28, 2027 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.

When is Diwali in Canada in 2027?

In Canada, Diwali 2027 is observed on Thursday, October 28, 2027 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.

Does Diwali fall on the same day everywhere?

Mostly. In 2027, most cities observe Diwali on Friday, October 29, 2027, but some regions fall on Friday, October 29, 2027 — Hindu festival dates depend on the lunar tithi at local sunrise, so they can shift by a day. Desi.Net computes a separate date for each city.

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Dates computed in-house (Drik · Lahiri) and verified against authoritative panchang. For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

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