How Many Days Until Deepavali?
This page answers the question directly: how many days are left until Deepavali. The live countdown above shows days, hours, minutes, seconds, the exact target date, and an approximate week count. Deepavali is also widely called Diwali.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Deepavali (also spelled Diwali) is a lunar holiday that falls in October or November. In 2026 it is November 8; in 2027 it will be October 29.
They are the same festival — 'Deepavali' is the Sanskrit and South Indian name, while 'Diwali' is the more common Hindi name. Both mean 'row of lights,' referring to the oil lamps lit during the celebration.
In South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh), Deepavali begins before sunrise with a traditional oil bath and new clothes. Prayers, sweets, and crackers follow. In Singapore and Malaysia it is a public holiday with street light-ups in Little India and multicultural open houses.
Traditional sweets and snacks include murukku, ladoo, halwa, chakli, and burfi. Families prepare or purchase trays of sweets to share with neighbors, friends, and relatives.
The main festivities span five days, with the central night being Lakshmi Puja (worship of the goddess of wealth). The exact observances vary by region and religious tradition.