Diwali Countdown 2027
Diwali
Expected date. The actual day may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting in your country.
When is Diwali?
Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika, usually between mid-October and mid-November. The main day, Lakshmi Puja, can differ slightly by region and calendar. The countdown uses the commonly published date and shows the time left in your own time zone.
Celebrations last five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.
Share and embed
Send the link to family in other countries, or embed the live countdown on a temple, community or shop website for free. On the evening itself, open it fullscreen on a TV so everyone can see the minutes until the lamps are lit and the celebrations begin.
Questions
Why does the Diwali date change?
It follows the lunar calendar, so the date moves between October and November.
Which time zone does it use?
Your device’s time zone.
Can I embed the countdown?
Yes. Copy the embed code under the countdown.