You don’t need to celebrate Diwali to wish someone well. Keep it warm and simple: light, joy, family, sweets, and a prosperous new year are all themes that land well.
How to write it
- Check the date — Diwali moves each year with the lunar calendar.
- Use “Happy Diwali” or “Wishing you a joyful Diwali”; both are widely used.
- Consider giving colleagues who celebrate a lighter meeting load that week.
Warm Diwali wishes
Happy Diwali! Wishing you and your family a festival full of light, laughter, and very good sweets.
May this Diwali bring you joy, peace, and a bright year ahead.
Wishing you a sparkling Diwali and a prosperous new year.
Happy Diwali to one of the brightest people on our team.
Sending warm wishes for a joyful festival of lights with your loved ones.
From a manager or the team
Happy Diwali from all of us! Enjoy the celebrations and take the time you need with family.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Diwali. Thank you for all the light you bring to this team.
Happy Diwali! May the year ahead be full of success and happiness.
From the whole team: a very happy Diwali to you and yours.
Short Diwali messages
Happy Diwali!
Wishing you light and joy this Diwali.
Shubh Deepavali!
Have a bright and happy Diwali!
Lighthearted
Happy Diwali! Please save us some mithai.
Wishing you a Diwali with more sweets than emails.
Happy Diwali — may your inbox be as calm as your diyas are bright.
Have a wonderful Diwali! We’ll hold the fort (and wait for leftovers).
What to avoid
- Assuming everyone of South Asian heritage celebrates Diwali.
- Mixing up Diwali with other festivals in the same message.
Organising the whole card? Our holiday card guide covers timing and who to invite.