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When is Diwali? 2010 - 2020


The Festival of Diwali (aka: Divali, Dewali, Deepavali) is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hindu Month of Ashwin/Kartika but on the Gregorian/Western calendar the date for Diwali varies.


While the festival is always celebrated in October or November, there is a difference of opinion about exactly when, since there is not one universally accepted Hindu calendar.

When is Diwali? Dates of Diwali Celebration


Here are the dates for Diwali 2010-2020

(We have made every effort to assure that the dates below are correct)



When is Diwali 2010?
Diwali: Friday, November 05, 2010


When is Diwali 2011?
Diwali: Wednesday, October 26, 2011


When is Diwali 2012? (Leap Year)
Diwali: Tuesday, November 13, 2012


When is Diwali 2013?
Diwali: Sunday, November 03, 2013


When is Diwali 2014?
Diwali: Thursday, October 23, 2014


When is Diwali 2015?
Diwali: Wednesday, November 11, 2015


When is Diwali 2016? (Leap Year)
Diwali: Sunday, October 30, 2016


When is Diwali 2017?
Diwali: Thursday, October 19, 2017


When is Diwali 2018?
Diwali: Wednesday, November 07 2018


When is Diwali 2019?
Diwali: Sunday, October 27, 2019


When is Diwali 2020? (Leap Year)
Diwali: Saturday, November 14, 2020