How many weekends until Diwali?
6 weekends until Diwali 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Across 39 days.
Counted from today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not. Dates follow the official rule — see our sources.
Every way to count to Diwali 2026
- Days
- 39 days
- Weeks
- 5 weeks and 4 days
- Months
- 1 month, 9 days
- Weekends
- 6 weekends
- Business days
- 27 days
- 26 without US federal holidays
- Sleeps
- 39 sleeps
- Fortnights
- 2 fortnights, 11 days
- Hours
- 936
Every weekend before Diwali
6 weekends to plan with. A weekend counts when its Saturday comes after today and on or before Sunday, November 8, 2026.
| Weekend | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4 |
| 2 | Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 11 |
| 3 | Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18 |
| 4 | Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25 |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1 |
| 6 | Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 |
About Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated over five days; the main night of Lakshmi Puja falls on the new moon of Kartika. Some communities celebrate a day earlier or later.
Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika.
More about Diwali: history and traditions
How we check dates and facts: see our sources.
After 2026, Diwali falls on October 29, 2027, October 17, 2028, November 5, 2029. See every year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika.
When is Diwali 2027?
Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29, 2027.
Does Diwali 2026 fall on a weekend?
Yes, it is a Sunday.
How are weekends counted?
Every Saturday–Sunday weekend that starts after today and on or before the target date counts once.
Why does Diwali change date every year?
Diwali falls on the new moon of the Hindu month of Kartika.