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Diwali

דיוואלי

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

The Hindu festival of lights, falling in October or November. A public holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji and Trinidad. Homes and streets are lit with oil lamps and lights, with heavy fireworks.

When & where

Diwali by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Sunday 8 November. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

North & Central America

Asia

South America

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

In India, domestic flights and trains are full and many businesses close for a day or two. Air quality in Delhi and the big cities drops sharply in the days after because of the fireworks; if you're sensitive to that, factor it in.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Diwali in 2026?
Sunday 8 November — the same date in 4 countries.
Which countries observe Diwali as a public holiday?
Trinidad and Tobago, Malaysia, Suriname, Singapore.
What's closed on Diwali?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Diwali?
In India, domestic flights and trains are full and many businesses close for a day or two. Air quality in Delhi and the big cities drops sharply in the days after because of the fireworks; if you're sensitive to that, factor it in.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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