Diwali in India
Sunday, November 8, 2026 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Public holiday
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When is Diwali in India in 2026?
Diwali in India is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Asia/Kolkata). Thatโs 104 days ยท about 15 weeks ยท about 3 months. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
Yes โ Diwali is a public holiday in India.
How India celebrates
In India, Diwali is the biggest festival of the year: homes are renovated and decorated, markets glow for weeks, and cities hold spectacular firework displays. Regional celebrations differ โ Kali Puja in Bengal, Naraka Chaturdashi as the main day in the south.
What people eat
Regional sweets from soan papdi to mysore pak, with families exchanging boxes of mithai.