Divali (T&T) 2026 — How Many Days Until Divali (T&T)?
About Divali (T&T)
Divali (also spelled Diwali) in Trinidad and Tobago is observed as a national public holiday, celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights. As one of the Caribbean's most religiously diverse nations, T&T has a large Hindu community — largely descended from indentured labourers who arrived from India between 1845 and 1917 — and Divali is one of the most vibrant and widely shared cultural events in the country.
In T&T, Divali is marked by the lighting of thousands of deyas (small clay oil lamps), which illuminate homes, temples, streets, and public spaces. The National Divali Motorcade is one of the signature events — a procession of elaborately decorated floats through San Fernando and other cities, featuring cultural performances and lit displays. The Divali Nagar festival in Chaguanas is another major event, featuring Indian classical dance, music, cuisine, and crafts.
People of all faiths participate in Divali celebrations in T&T, making it a truly national festival. Sweets such as prasad, kurma, and barfi are shared with neighbours, and homes are cleaned and decorated as an expression of welcoming the goddess Lakshmi.
- Divali in T&T is a public holiday celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights
- Thousands of deyas (clay oil lamps) are lit across the country on Divali night
- The National Divali Motorcade is a major annual procession through San Fernando
- Divali Nagar in Chaguanas is a multi-day cultural festival featuring Indian music, dance, and cuisine
- T&T has approximately 18-20% Hindu population, one of the largest in the Caribbean