Public holiday
Deepavali (Diwali) 2026
Deepavali (Diwali) 2026 falls on
Sunday 8 November 2026
That is 53 days from now.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Festival of Lights celebrated by Tamil Hindus. Banks closed. Jaffna and Colombo's Pettah and Wellawatte neighbourhoods are especially festive — oil lamps, sweet stalls, and fireworks.
Common questions
When is Deepavali (Diwali) in 2026?
Deepavali (Diwali) falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Sri Lanka. This date is taken from the Government Gazette.
What is closed on Deepavali (Diwali)?
Public holiday. Festival of Lights celebrated by Tamil Hindus. Banks closed. Jaffna and Colombo's Pettah and Wellawatte neighbourhoods are especially festive — oil lamps, sweet stalls, and fireworks.