Public holiday
Deepavali (Diwali) 2027
Deepavali (Diwali) 2027 falls on
Thursday 28 October 2027
That is 407 days from now.
Provisional. This date is not yet confirmed in the Government Gazette and, for Islamic holidays, depends on local moon sighting. Treat it as likely, not settled.
What this means for your trip
Public holiday. Festival of Lights. Banks closed. Jaffna and Colombo's Wellawatte lit with oil lamps and fireworks.
Common questions
When is Deepavali (Diwali) in 2027?
Deepavali (Diwali) falls on Thursday 28 October 2027 in Sri Lanka. This date has not yet been confirmed in the Government Gazette and may shift by a day.
What is closed on Deepavali (Diwali)?
Public holiday. Festival of Lights. Banks closed. Jaffna and Colombo's Wellawatte lit with oil lamps and fireworks.