Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with lamps, rangoli, sweets, new clothes, gifts and family gatherings. On Pinterest, rangoli designs, decor and lighting ideas, mithai recipes, outfits and gift hampers are the main themes.
9
days until Diwali
Next date
Sun, November 8, 2026
Start pinning by
Wed, September 9, 2026 (60 days out), and no later than Thu, September 24, 2026
You are inside the final 45 days. Publish your best Diwali pins now and add fresh variations every few days.
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so its date changes each year and can vary by region. Dates here are approximate.
15 Diwali pin ideas to make
Each idea links to a free tool that suits the format. Mix several formats so your boards do not look repetitive.
Visual content shines here, quite literally. Warm lights, marigolds and colorful rangoli photograph beautifully, so let the image lead and keep the title short. Step by step rangoli and DIY diya pins are especially popular with families and kids.
Decor, rangoli and outfit pins about 60 days ahead. Sweets and gift hamper ideas in the final month. Because the date moves between October and November, plan from the countdown rather than a fixed month.
The countdown above sets the start pinning date 60 days before Diwali and the latest comfortable date at 45 days. Those are
planning rules of thumb, not measured figures, so check your own phrases in Pinterest Trends to see when interest begins to
rise for your audience. To map several seasons at once, use the seasonal pin planner
or the Pinterest content calendar.
Diwali pin ideas FAQ
Why does the Diwali date change?
Diwali follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar and falls in October or November. The dates on this page are approximate, cover 2026 to 2028, and may differ slightly by region and tradition.
What Diwali pins do people save?
Rangoli designs, decor and lighting ideas, sweets recipes, outfits and gift ideas. Step by step rangoli pins are popular because they make the designs easy to try.
How early should Diwali pins go live?
About 60 days before the festival for decor and outfits, and a month before for recipes and gifts. The countdown shows the start pinning window.