When is Diwali in 2025?
Diwali › 2025
2025
October 20, 2025
- Day of week
- Monday
- Days ago
- 274 days ago
- Public holiday
- Yes (in some countries)
Note: New moon day (Amavasya) in the Hindu month of Kartik
Diwali by Year
2023
November 12, 2023
2024
November 1, 2024
2025
October 20, 2025
2026
November 8, 2026
2027
October 29, 2027
About Diwali
The Hindu Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, observed with oil lamps, fireworks, sweets, and prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.
Date rule: New moon day (Amavasya) in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November)
Frequently Asked Questions
Diwali in 2025 falls on October 20, 2025. New moon day (Amavasya) in the Hindu month of Kartik
Diwali falls on a Monday in 2025.
Diwali 2025 was 274 days ago.
No, Diwali 2025 falls on a Monday. If it is a public holiday, this is a weekday holiday.
Upcoming dates for Diwali: 2023: November 12, 2023; 2024: November 1, 2024; 2025: October 20, 2025; 2026: November 8, 2026; 2027: October 29, 2027.