Diwali/Deepavali in Singapore

Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.

Click to see more detail. — Lanterns for the Diwali celebrations.

About Diwali/Deepavali

Diwali/Deepavali Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday Type
Fri	Nov 5	2010	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Wed	Oct 26	2011	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Tue	Nov 13	2012	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Sat	Nov 2	2013	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Wed	Oct 22	2014	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Tue	Nov 10	2015	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Sat	Oct 29	2016	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Wed	Oct 18	2017	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Tue	Nov 6	2018	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Sun	Oct 27	2019	Diwali/Deepavali	National holiday
Mon	Oct 28	2019	Diwali/Deepavali observed	National holiday

Quick Facts

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.

Diwali/Deepavali 2018

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Diwali/Deepavali 2019

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019 – Observed date

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