Happy Diwali images, wishes and greeting cards
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with lamps, sweets, prayers and family. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: Usually in October or November. The date follows the Hindu lunar calendar and changes every year.
Diwali greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowWishing you light, love and joy
Pattern panelMay your home glow with happiness
Night skylineShubh Deepavali to you and family
Bokeh lightsMay every diya brighten your life
Mandala circleSweet moments, bright days ahead
Classic framePeace, prosperity and togetherness
Wishes for familyWishing my dear family a Diwali full of light, laughter and sweet moments together. May…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for lighting up my life every day. May this Diwali bring yo…
Heartfelt messageMay the festival of lights fill your home with warmth, your heart with joy, and your li…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Diwali? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Confirmed |
| 2027 | Friday, October 29, 2027 | Confirmed |
- The main Lakshmi Puja day. Diwali lasts five days, starting with Dhanteras two days earlier. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Diwali
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of South Asia and its diaspora. It is observed over several days, with the main night falling on the new-moon day of the Hindu month of Kartika, usually in October or November. For Hindus it is linked with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and, in many regions, with the return of Rama to Ayodhya. Jains observe it in memory of Mahavira, and Sikhs mark Bandi Chhor Divas on the same days.
The central image of the festival is light: rows of small clay lamps (diyas), lanterns and strings of lights are lit at home, outside shops and along streets. The idea behind it is the triumph of light over darkness and of knowledge over ignorance, which is why the greeting “Happy Diwali” often comes with wishes for brightness, health and prosperity.
How Diwali is celebrated
- Cleaning and decorating the home, and drawing rangoli patterns at the doorstep.
- Lighting diyas and lanterns at dusk, especially on the main night.
- Lakshmi puja: a family prayer for prosperity and well-being.
- Sharing sweets and dry fruits with relatives, friends and neighbours.
- Wearing new clothes, visiting family, and in many places setting off fireworks.
Diwali wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Wishing my dear family a Diwali full of light, laughter and sweet moments together. May our home always glow with love. Happy Diwali!
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for lighting up my life every day. May this Diwali bring you good health, happiness and all the blessings you deserve.
- To my brothers and sisters: may the lights of Diwali bring us closer and fill our family with joy, success and togetherness. Happy Diwali!
- To my wonderful spouse, you are the light of my life. May this Diwali bring us endless love, prosperity and many happy years together.
- Happy Diwali to my little ones! May your days be bright with joy, your hearts full of curiosity and your lives full of sweets and smiles.
- Wishing all my relatives a joyful Diwali. May the glow of the diyas bring peace, health and happiness to every member of our big family.
Diwali wishes and messages
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- May the festival of lights fill your home with warmth, your heart with joy, and your life with prosperity. Happy Diwali!
- Wishing you and your family a Diwali full of glowing diyas, sweet moments and good health.
- May the light of the diyas drive away every darkness and bring you peace, success and happiness. Shubh Deepavali!
- On this Diwali, may you be blessed with wealth, wisdom and the love of the people closest to you.
- Sending you warm wishes for a bright and joyful Diwali. May the year ahead be full of new beginnings.
- Happy Diwali! May the festival of lights lead you from darkness to light and bring smiles to every face around you.
- May this Diwali bring you good health, great opportunities and many reasons to celebrate.
- Let us light a lamp of hope, kindness and togetherness this Diwali. Wishing you a very happy festival!
Diwali greeting in Hindi
दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
Pronounced: Deepavali ki hardik shubhkamnayein
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali in 2026 is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The main Lakshmi Puja day. Diwali lasts five days, starting with Dhanteras two days earlier. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali in 2027 is on Friday, October 29, 2027. The main Lakshmi Puja day. Diwali lasts five days, starting with Dhanteras two days earlier. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
What does Diwali mean?
The name comes from the Sanskrit “Deepavali”, meaning a row of lights. It refers to the lamps that are lit during the festival.
How many days is Diwali celebrated?
Traditionally five days, with the main Lakshmi puja and lamp-lighting on the third day. The customs and the number of days observed vary by region and community.
What do people say on Diwali?
Common greetings are “Happy Diwali”, “Shubh Deepavali” and, in Hindi, “Deepavali ki hardik shubhkamnayein”.
