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Diwali in The Hague 2026

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Dates and venues checked against the organisers’ own pages on .

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities. Every Diwali event posted in and around The Hague is below.

The biggest Diwali celebration in The Hague

Diwali Festival at De Broodfabriek

When
The 2026 date is not yet announced; the 2025 festival was on Sunday 12 October
Where
Volmerlaan 12, Rijswijk (The Hague)
Entry
Free entry, free parking

A family day from noon to seven with traditional ceremonies, lanterns, music, dance and Indian food, organised by the Maitri Foundation.

De Broodfabriek ↗

Diwali events in The Hague0 listed

No Diwali events posted in The Hague yet — organisers usually list them four to six weeks ahead. See everything coming up in The Hague.

Where to celebrate Diwali in The Hague

The Hague has the largest Hindustani community in the Netherlands and keeps Divali in its temples and community centres; the free festival at De Broodfabriek in neighbouring Rijswijk is the biggest public celebration in the area.

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What Diwali is

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities.

If it is your first one

  • Book restaurant tables two weeks ahead — the Diwali weekend fills every Indian restaurant in town.
  • Check local fireworks rules before buying any; most European towns restrict them to New Year.
  • Sweets (mithai) can be ordered from Indian grocers a week ahead; many deliver nationwide.
  • The big city events sell tickets in advance and sell out; children under a certain age are usually free.

Questions people ask

When is Diwali 2026 in The Hague?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In The Hague the biggest public celebration is the free festival at De Broodfabriek near The Hague.
Where is Diwali Festival at De Broodfabriek?
Volmerlaan 12, Rijswijk (The Hague). The 2026 date is not yet announced; the 2025 festival was on Sunday 12 October.
How much are tickets for Diwali Festival at De Broodfabriek?
Free entry, free parking — as published by the organisers (De Broodfabriek).
What Diwali events are there in The Hague?
Organisers usually post Diwali events four to six weeks ahead; they appear on this page as soon as they do.

Organising something?

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