What to write in a Diwali card

Diwali is almost here! Also known as the Festival of Lights, the five-day celebration is a time to gather with loved ones, decorate with glowing diyas, and embrace hope and new beginnings. Whether you’re celebrating with family or want to wish a treasured friend a happy Diwali, we’ve got you covered here at thortful. From short and sweet sentiments to uplifting Diwali wishes, we’ve pulled together a variety of phrases to help brighten up the occasion. 

Before we dive into our Diwali messages, why not take a peek at our wonderful selection of Diwali cards? Our talented independent illustrators have poured heaps of love into this collection, coming up with designs featuring all the colour, candles, and fireworks you could wish for!

ItsJessica

Design by Day

Natalia Gonzalez

Shilpa Singh

Kamiya Chirodian

Quitting Hollywood

Paper Wishes Co

Short and sweet Diwali wishes 

After choosing a beautiful card, sometimes a simple happy Diwali message is all you need for the perfect finishing touch. So, here are some short yet sweet Diwali card messages to kick things off: 

1. Hoping Diwali brings light, health, and happiness!
2. Shine bright this Diwali!
3. Have a blessed Diwali. Sending you the warmest wishes. 
4. Happy Diwali, I hope you have a wonderful start to the New Year!
5. Thinking of you during the Festival of Lights. 
6. Sending you warm wishes for a prosperous and blessed Diwali.  
7. Hoping Diwali brings you peace and happiness. 
8. Wishing you an abundance of love this Diwali. 
9. May Diwali bring you light and success. 
10. Sending you sweet wishes for a sweet Diwali! 

Diwali messages for friends

Looking for a warm happy Diwali message to send to a friend? Here are ten thoughtful sentiments you can jot down inside your card: 

1. Here’s to good times, great friends, and a Diwali full of blessings. 
2. May your Diwali be as joyful as our friendship! 
3. Wishing you laughter, love, and light this Diwali (and always).
4. Happy Diwali to my wonderful friend. I can’t wait to celebrate together. 
5. To one of the brightest lights in my life, happy Diwali my lovely friend! 
6. So grateful for our friendship. Wishing you a Diwali filled with joy and success. 
7. Here’s to old friendships and new beginnings. Wishing you a bright Diwali! 
8. Every Diwali memory is better with you in it. Can’t wait to dive into the celebrations with you!
9. Here’s to sweet treats, warm lights, and wonderful friends. Happy Diwali!
10. Grateful for you today and always. Have a magical Diwali! 

Family Diwali wishes

Whether you’re celebrating with your nearest and dearest or sending love from afar, these happy Diwali messages are bound to make them smile: 

1. So grateful I get to spend this special time with the people I love the most. Happy Diwali! 
2. Another Diwali spent by each other’s sides. Here’s to creating more special memories together. 
3. May our home always be filled with love and light. Happy Diwali to my wonderful family. 
4. From lighting our diyas to watching the fireworks, I cherish every tradition with you. 
5. Diwali is extra special because I get to share it with you. 
6. The only thing missing this Diwali is you. Sending you lots of love from afar. 
7. Here’s to noisy family dinners, endless sweets, and the wonderful chaos of spending Diwali with those we love the most. 
8. Happy Diwali to the best family I could wish for. 
9. Here’s to delicious food, treasured traditions, and quality time. Happy Diwali! 
10. Diwali is that little bit brighter when we’re all together. 

Uplifting happy Diwali wishes 

Diwali is a time to embrace new beginnings, so here are some wishes to spark joy and inspire a bright year ahead: 

1.  Here’s to celebrating new beginnings and brighter tomorrows! 
2. Wishing you a fresh start full of light, positivity, and delicious treats. 
3. Diwali reminds us that no matter how dark things might seem, there’s always light around the corner. 
4. Joyous Diwali to you! Wishing you an abundance of light and happiness this festive season. 
5. Hope you’re able to carry the joy of Diwali with you into the New Year!
6. As the diyas glow, may you look forward to a bright and happy year ahead! 
7. Here’s to a bright and happy New Year.  
8. May the triumph of light over darkness inspire us all. Happy Diwali!  
9. However you’re celebrating this year, I hope your Diwali is blessed with light.
10. Thinking of you during the Festival of Lights and wishing you a wonderful year ahead. 

Diwali card messages for everyone 

Searching for some bonus Diwali messages for colleagues, neighbours, and acquaintances? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to wish someone a happy Diwali for the first time? Here are some wishes perfect for anyone in your life! 

1. Sending you love and laughter this Diwali. 
2. Wishing you the happiest of Diwalis this year. Have a wonderful time celebrating. 
3. May your Diwali be filled with new beginnings and happy memories. 
4. Wishing you a Diwali filled with warmth, joy, and enough sweets to last all year!
5. Have a joyful Diwali! 
6. Hoping this Diwali brings joy to you and those you love. 
7. Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali full of peace and prosperity.
8. May the warmth of Diwali stay with you all year long. 
9. Here’s to a happy, prosperous Diwali! May your New Year be just as fruitful. 
10. Sending you wishes for a Diwali filled with sweet moments. 

And there you have it, a collection of happy Diwali messages to send to friends, family, or anyone celebrating this year! Whether you’re marking the occasion with fireworks, feasts, or gifts, we’re wishing you a bright Diwali from all of us here at thortful! 

Looking for more insights? Dive into our guide on Diwali celebration ideas for food and décor inspiration (we’ve also thrown some fun Diwali facts in there too). And if you’re after more thoughtful ways to connect, it’s our what-to-write guides you’ll want to explore. There you’ll find Eid Mubarak wishes, birthday wishes, and much, much more!