Diwali in 2025 in Australia is on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

Quick date snapshot

  • Main Diwali/Deepavali day: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
  • Many Australian Hindu communities and event guides also list 21 October 2025 as the core festival date, including puja timings and celebrations in major cities.

Why this date?

  • Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and falls on the Amavasya (new moon) of Kartik.
  • For Australia, public-holiday and festival calendars list 21 October 2025 as the Diwali/Deepavali date nationwide, even though local community events may run on nearby weekends.

Australia-specific notes

  • National holiday calendars for Australia clearly show 21 Oct 2025 (Tuesday) as Diwali/Deepavali.
  • Some guides aimed at students and migrants mention weekend Diwali fairs around 18–20 October 2025 , but the religious festival day itself is still 21 October.

If you’re planning your Diwali

  • For temple visits and Lakshmi Puja , check your local city or temple schedule, but expect the main day to be 21 October 2025.
  • Community events (fairs, fireworks, melas) may be on the preceding weekend to make it easier for families to attend.

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