Below is the date of Deepavali on year 2026.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Nov | Sun | Deepavali | National except Sarawak |
Deepavali, also known as Diwali or Divali, is the Festival of Lights and is a public holiday in Malaysia for all states except Sarawak. It is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus.
On the morning of Deepavali, Hindus typically perform a ritual oil bath, which symbolises the cleansing of past sins. This is followed by prayers at home or in local temples. After the prayers, it is common to host open houses, where family and friends are invited to celebrate together, share meals, and enjoy festive snacks.
Recent Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 Nov | Sun | Deepavali | National except Sarawak | |||
| 2023 | 13 Nov | Mon | Deepavali (Replacement Holiday) | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak & Terengganu | |||
| 2024 | 31 Oct | Thu | Deepavali | National except Sarawak | |||
| 2025 | 20 Oct | Mon | Deepavali | National except Sarawak | |||
| 2026 | 8 Nov | Sun | Deepavali | National except Sarawak |