when is diwali this year

Diwali in 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th, with the main day of Lakshmi Puja. The Diwali festival typically lasts five days, beginning on October 18th with Dhanteras and concluding on October 22nd with Bhai Dooj. The most important day, Diwali night, is on October 20th, when families worship Goddess Lakshmi and light lamps to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.