About the event
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the most important festival in Hinduism and is also celebrated by Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. Marked by rows of oil lamps (diyas), fireworks, sweets and family gatherings, it symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a public holiday across India and in many countries with large South Asian communities.
Key figures
20 days20 October – 8 November 2026
WhenOct / Novlunar calendar
MeansLight over darknessgood over evil
Duration~5 daysof celebration
FaithsHindu, Jain, Sikhand beyond
Stay for the event
Check-in 19 Oct, check-out 23 Oct 2026 — 4 nights around 20 October 2026 – 8 November 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Host country
- Currency: Indian rupee
- Language: English, Hindi
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: New Delhi
- Phone: +91
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs C/D/M
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.