Halloween 2026
Trick or treat returns on Saturday 31 October 2026 — a rare Halloween that lands on a weekend.
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About Diwali
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated over five days and marking the victory of light over darkness. It is also observed in Jainism, Sikhism and by some Buddhists.
The main day falls on the darkest night of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika, which is why the Gregorian date shifts each year.
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- Festival of lights
- Hindu
- India
- Five days
Frequently asked questions
The main day of Diwali in 2026 falls on 8 November, with festivities running across five days.
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, falling on the new moon of Kartika, so its Gregorian date shifts annually.
Diwali is celebrated across five days, with the third day being the principal celebration.
Diwali is observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists — over a billion people worldwide.
The festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, marked by lighting lamps called diyas.
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Thanksgiving 2026
American Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 26 November 2026, the fourth Thursday of the month.
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Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, giving most of the world a long weekend.
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New Year's Eve 2026
The last night of 2026 falls on Thursday 31 December, with midnight sweeping the globe timezone by timezone.
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