How Many Weeks Until Diwali 2026?
There are 3 weeks until Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That is 21 days in total.
3 weeks
until Sunday, November 8, 2026
Week by week until Diwali
Weeks run Monday to Sunday. This week's row counts from today; every other row counts from its Monday, so the number drops by 7 each week until the week of November 2, 2026 (week 45).
| Week of | ISO week | Left from then | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | Week 42 | 3 weeks | 21 |
| October 19, 2026 | Week 43 | 2 weeks, 6 days | 20 |
| October 26, 2026 | Week 44 | 1 week, 6 days | 13 |
| November 2, 2026 | Week 45 | 0 weeks, 6 days | 6 |
Weeks before Diwali to plan around
Counting back in whole weeks gives fixed dates to plan around. Two weeks before Diwali is Sunday, October 25, and one week before is Sunday, November 1.
| Weeks out | Date | From today |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks before | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 7 days from now |
| 1 week before | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 14 days from now |
Diwali 2026 facts
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Sunday |
| Day of the year | Day 312 of 365 |
| ISO week | Week 45 |
| Leap year | 2026 is not a leap year |
| Quarter | Q4 2026 |
| Written as | 11/08/2026 (US), 08/11/2026 (UK), 2026-11-08 (ISO) |
| Moon phase | Waning crescent (UTC) |
| The one after | Friday, October 29, 2027 |
When is Diwali?
Diwali is the new moon (Amavasya) of the Hindu month of Kartik, in October or November. It is also known as Deepavali and Lakshmi Puja. Days until Diwali has the full background on the date.
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar; local panchangs can differ by a day.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | October 29, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | October 17, 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | November 5, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | October 26, 2030 | Saturday |
| 2031 | November 14, 2031 | Friday |
Diwali countdown questions
How many weeks and days until Diwali?
3 weeks. Counted in days, that is 21 from today, Sunday, October 18.
What week of the year is Diwali 2026?
It is in week 45 of 2026, the week of Monday, November 2 to Sunday, November 8, on the ISO calendar most of Europe uses.
What date is 3 weeks from today?
Sun, Nov 8. That's the day itself.
When is Diwali 2027?
Friday, October 29, 2027. This page switches to that date on Mon, Nov 9.
How this is calculated
Today to Diwali is 21 days. Seven goes into that 3 times exactly, which is where 3 weeks comes from. The weeks are not rounded up.
Counted from Sunday, October 18, 2026 (US Eastern time). When you open the page, it counts again from the date on your device, so it matches your own day.
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