When is Diwali in 2027?

Friday 29 October 2027 on the central government list. Confirm against your state's notification closer to the date.

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Diwali weekend 2027.

Diwali falls on a Friday in 2027, giving a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

Dates: Fri, 29 Oct – Sun, 31 Oct, 2027; Dates may move by a day
Days off: 3 days in a row
Leave needed: None

Diwali (Deepavali) is Friday 29 October 2027 on the central government list, so Friday 29 to Sunday 31 October is a three-day weekend with no leave.

Many people travel to family for Diwali, so transport can be the first thing to book. Diwali dates are set by the lunar calendar, and the notified date can be confirmed closer to the time.

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When is Diwali in 2027?: Friday 29 October 2027 on the central government list. Confirm against your state's notification closer to the date.

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Sources: DoPT office memorandum F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA of 16 July 2026 (2027 gazetted holidays, central offices in Delhi), as reproduced by staffnews.in. Checked 2026-10-28.