In short: there are 72 days until Diwali, which falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That's about 10 weeks from today. Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, landing between mid-October and mid-November each year; the main celebration is on the night of Lakshmi Puja.
The countdown, broken down
Counted from today in your time zone, not including today itself.
When is Diwali?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, landing between mid-October and mid-November each year; the main celebration is on the night of Lakshmi Puja. The next Diwali is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Keep this countdown on your Home Screen
A widget that ticks down daily
Add Diwali to Kounts and put the countdown on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch, so there is no need to look it up again.
Repeats every year
Set the event to repeat yearly and the countdown rolls straight over once the day passes, so next year is ready with zero setup.
A card that looks the part
Kounts has a ready-made Diwali template, one of 25 holidays built in. It arrives with the date already worked out and a theme of its own: its colors, its decorations, and an accent on the ring and the numerals. Swap in your own photo whenever you like.
Free, with no ads
Kounts is free on iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch, with widgets, Live Activities and reminders included. Your events never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Diwali?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, landing between mid-October and mid-November each year; the main celebration is on the night of Lakshmi Puja. The next Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This page counts down to it live, so the number of days is always current.
How is the number of days until Diwali calculated?
The countdown counts full calendar days from today (in your device's time zone) until Diwali, not including today itself. It updates automatically, so the answer is always accurate whenever you visit.
How do I keep a Diwali countdown on my iPhone?
Add Diwali as an event in Kounts, a free countdown app for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch. You get a full-screen countdown card, Home and Lock Screen widgets that tick down every day, an Apple Watch complication, and a Live Activity on the day itself. Recurring events can repeat automatically.
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