Diwali 2026: US and Canadian cities plan melas, county and city events
The gist
Diwali 2026 falls on Nov 8, with festivities running Nov 6–10 and events across US and Canadian cities.
Public celebrations show how far the five-day festival has spread beyond South Asian communities.
How it unfolded
- Oct 24, 2026FOG Diwali Mela 2026 was held at Washington High School in Fremont, California, with the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam" (The world is one family) and a Ramayan drone show.
- Oct 25, 2026Decatur Diwali 2026, the first communitywide event by SACHA (South Asian Cultural Heritage Association), was held at Ebster Recreation Center in Decatur, Georgia.
- Oct 27, 2026The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced a free Diwali celebration for Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, New Jersey.