Diwali is a public holiday in Guyana, known locally as Deepavali.
In 2026 it falls on Sunday 8 November, with a substitute day off on Monday 9 November; in 2027 on Friday 29 October.
8 other countries in our calendar also have Diwali as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 October | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 8 November | Sunday weekend | |
| 2026 | 9 November | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2027 | 29 October | Friday long weekend | |
| 2028 | 17 October | Tuesday |