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Diwali Restaurant Specials, Menus and Sweets 2027

As of November 13, 2026, no restaurant in the cities we cover has announced a Diwali special yet, and 27 matching deals (all you can eat, lunch deals and more) run from October 26 to October 30 across 12 cities.

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What restaurants are doing for Diwali

No Diwali specials announced yet

No restaurant in the cities we cover has published a Diwali 2027 special yet. New ones are added here with their price, dates and source as restaurants announce them.

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Indian restaurant deals during Diwali week

27 regular deals (all you can eat, lunch deals and more) run from October 26 to October 30. These are the top 8; the links below list the rest.

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Diwali by city

12 cities with a special or a matching deal, the busiest first.

Diwali in Milton

5 deals

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Diwali in Hamilton

4 deals

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Diwali in Burlington

3 deals

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Diwali in Peterborough

3 deals

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Diwali in Montreal

2 deals

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Diwali in Calgary

2 deals

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Diwali restaurant FAQ

When is Diwali celebrated?

Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and falls in October or November, with the main day, Lakshmi Puja, on the new moon night. The festival runs five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. Because the date is calculated for a location, it can differ by a day between India and Canada.

Is Diwali a statutory holiday in Canada?

No. Diwali is not a statutory holiday in any province or territory, so most people work that day and many families celebrate in the evening or on the nearest weekend.

What food is eaten during Diwali?

Sweets (mithai) such as ladoo, barfi, kaju katli, gulab jamun and jalebi are shared and given as gifts, along with savoury snacks like samosas and namkeen. Festive meals are often vegetarian.

Do Indian restaurants in Canada have Diwali menus?

Some do. Indian restaurants and sweet shops publish limited festival menus, thalis or sweet boxes around Diwali, usually a few weeks before, and booking ahead is recommended for the main evening.

When should I order a Diwali sweets box?

A few days before. Many sweet shops take pre-orders for boxed mithai ahead of Diwali, which saves waiting in the busiest days just before the festival.

Have restaurants announced Diwali 2027 specials yet?

Not yet. As of November 13, 2026, no restaurant in the cities we cover has published a Diwali 2027 special on its website, app or social channels. Specials are added here with their price, dates and source once a restaurant announces one.

What restaurant deals run on Diwali?

27 regular deals (all you can eat, lunch deals and more) run from October 26 to October 30, for example Sula: Daily Happy Hour from 2:30 PM (FROM $5), India Rosa: Three-Course Indian Lunch for $39 ($39) and Calcutta Cricket Club: Happy Hour: Half-Price Wine Bottles & $5 Drinks (50% OFF). They are everyday or weekly offers rather than Diwali promotions, so check each one's conditions.

About Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, by Sikhs as Bandi Chhor Divas and by Jains over five days in October or November, with the main celebration, Lakshmi Puja, on the new moon night. Families light diyas, visit temples and gurdwaras, and share sweets such as ladoo, barfi, kaju katli and jalebi along with festive meals that are often vegetarian.

In Canada, eating out for Diwali mostly means Indian sweet shops and restaurants. Sweet shops sell boxed mithai and many take pre-orders before the festival, and some Indian restaurants publish a limited Diwali menu, thali or cocktail list for the weeks around it, usually announced on their websites and social media.

Diwali is not a statutory holiday in any province, so most celebrations happen in the evening or on the nearest weekend, and restaurants keep their usual weekly offers. The Indian restaurant deals listed below the specials are the ones that run during Diwali week. Festival menus are usually à la carte or a set price per person, and booking ahead for the main evening is recommended.

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