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Diwali 2022

19 October 2022

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. Observances of Diwali differ depending on region and tradition.

The festival usually lasts 5 days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). In 2022, the 5 days of Diwali commence on 22 October.

The main festivities for Diwali are held in India, but it is also celebrated in many other countries around the world. Many people will travel abroad to visit friends and relatives at this time.

Advice for travellers

Prior to travel, all travellers planning on travelling abroad to celebrate Diwali should be advised to consider the following:

Foreign travel advice

Check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Foreign travel advice for each country they will be visiting and be aware that FCDO advice can change at short notice. In particular, travellers should check if there are:

Current travel advisories in place:
Entry requirements:
  • this may include COVID-19 vaccination requirements, screening and/or quarantine requirements for UK travellers

General Health

Furthermore, travellers attending Diwali celebrations abroad should consider:

  • having a valid, comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers COVID-19 related illness and/or unexpected delays
  • if they are up to date with routine UK schedule vaccinations; and check if primary vaccination or boosters may be required before travel (country-specific recommendations can be found on the destination pages)
  • exercise care with respiratory and and hand hygiene
  • seeking medical advice abroad if they are experiencing any symptoms of infection or illness

Depending on the destination and planned activities of the traveller, the following TRAVAX advice pages may also be applicable, and can be sent to the traveller via the suitcase function:

After Travel

On their return to the UK, travellers should be aware to:

  • seek urgent medical attention if they develop a fever or flu-like illness
  • tell a healthcare professional of their recent travel history, particularly if they have travelled to a malaria-endemic country