Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, and Monday, 9 November is the public holiday in Singapore. That gives families a long weekend of lamps at the door, kolam on the floor, sweets going from flat to flat, and open houses from morning to night. The name itself means "a row of lights", and wearing new clothes on the day is one of its best-loved traditions, a fresh start for the year ahead.
If you are still deciding what the kids will wear, this guide covers it by occasion: the morning, the open-house rounds, the evening at the Little India lights, and the family photo. Every piece below is in stock in Singapore, and most come in one piece per size, so the sooner you choose, the more sizes you will see.
Order by Wednesday, 4 November for delivery before Deepavali. Delivery in Singapore takes 2 to 3 days.
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What do kids wear for Deepavali in Singapore?
Most families dress the children in two outfits over the long weekend:
- Morning: something traditional and special. Silk pattu pavadai or a zari lehenga choli for girls, a kurta with dhoti or pyjama for boys.
- Afternoon open houses: something lighter. Cotton sharara sets, kurta palazzo sets and cotton kurtas survive hours of sitting on the floor, eating murukku and napping in the car.
Popular Deepavali colours are red, maroon, gold, purple, magenta and deep green, the jewel tones that glow next to the oil lamps in photos.
Silk pattu pavadai and lehengas for the morning
1. Paithani Silk Lehenga Choli in Purple, SGD $59
Pure Paithani silk with all-over zari weaving and a heavy gold Paithani border woven with green parrots. The sleeves are Paithani brocade, and the set comes with a silk dupatta edged in embroidered cutwork. Fully lined in crepe, with a zip at the back. Ages 6-7Y to 14-15Y.
Shop the Paithani Silk Lehenga
2. Royal Trio Brocade Lehenga Choli in Pink, SGD $59
A magenta brocade skirt woven all over with floral zari vines and finished with a butterfly border, paired with a lime green blouse with a notched collar and embroidered lapels. Matching tassels at the waist. Ages 6Y to 15-16Y.
3. Deer Parrot Embroidered Peplum Lehenga in Pink, SGD $59
A Vichitra silk peplum top with a hand-embroidered deer and kat-dana work, over a cream tissue silk skirt bordered with embroidered deer, parrots, roses and lotus. Cotton lined, with canvas in the skirt for a better fall. Ages 4Y to 13-14Y.
4. Daman Silk Pattu Pavadai in Forest Green, SGD $39
A classic silk pattu pavadai in deep forest green, the traditional South Indian choice for a festival morning. Ages 4Y to 7Y.
Shop the Daman Silk Pattu Pavadai
5. Juri Bandhani Silk Lehenga Choli in Red, SGD $49
Red silk with bandhani detailing, the colour most families reach for at Deepavali. Ages 3Y to 8Y.
Shop the Juri Bandhani Lehenga
For the older girls: Floral Zari Half Saree Set in Purple, SGD $54
From around ten, many girls move on to the half saree. This one pairs a silk skirt with a zari-bordered drape. Ages 10-11Y to 14-15Y.
Cotton sets for the open-house rounds
Floral Print Kurta Palazzo Set in White, SGD $39
A sleeveless cotton blend kurta printed with pink bud sprigs, with matching wide palazzo pants. Easy, breathable and right for a Singapore afternoon. Ages 5-6Y to 12-13Y.
Shop the Floral Kurta Palazzo Set
Floral Printed Angrakha Sharara Set in Pink, SGD $34
Soft cotton with wide sharara pants that twirl. One of the widest size runs in the shop, from 12-18M all the way to 16-18Y, which makes it an easy pick for sisters of different ages.
Little Gaj Elephant Cotton Co-ord Set in Off-White, SGD $29
Cotton cambric with elephant appliqué, for the younger ones who will be on the floor with their cousins all afternoon. Ages 2Y to 7Y.
Deepavali outfits for boys
Embroidered Jacket Kurta Pyjama Set in Yellow, SGD $39
A yellow kurta and pyjama with a floral embroidered jacket on top, festive enough for the morning and the family photo. Ages 3-4Y to 12-14Y.
Madhubani Print Kurta Pajama in Yellow, SGD $35
A kurta printed with Madhubani-style folk art, with plain pyjamas. Ages 6-12M to 7-8Y.
Colourama Kurta Dhoti Set, SGD $34
A bright cotton kurta with a dhoti, the traditional look boys can still run around in. Ages 1-2Y to 7-8Y.
Shop the Colourama Kurta Dhoti
For baby's first Deepavali: Jaltarang Kurta Dhoti Set in Navy, SGD $35
Printed cotton, sized from 3-6M to 4-5Y. Soft enough for a day of being passed from relative to relative.
Shop the Jaltarang Kurta Dhoti
Matching mother and daughter for the family photo
The Ivory Embroidered Sharara Set comes in matching versions for mum and daughter, so the photo by the lamps works without anyone looking like a uniform.
- Ivory Embroidered Sharara Set, girls, SGD $49, ages 9Y to 13Y
- Ivory Embroidered Sharara Set, women, SGD $59, sizes S to XXL
For mum on her own, the Orange Embroidered Kurti Pants Set (SGD $59) and the Pink Floral Motif Kurti Set (SGD $49) come in sizes S to XXL.
Practical tips for the Deepavali weekend
- Measure now, not on the Friday. Measure over a thin t-shirt. If she is between two sizes, go up. Every product page has a size chart.
- Keep dupattas away from the diyas. Pin the dupatta at one shoulder and keep loose sleeves and net fabric well away from the oil lamps.
- Plan two outfits. Silk for the morning, cotton for the open houses. By the third house, everyone will thank you.
- Go early to the Little India lights. The Serangoon Road light-up switches on at 7pm every evening through the festive period, and it gets busier as the night goes on.
- Kolam with the kids. A grid of rice flour dots at the door, with lines looped around them, is an easy first kolam for small hands.
Deepavali offer at Chili Pili
- 2 pieces: 10% off and free shipping
- 3 pieces: 15% off and free shipping
- Single orders over SGD $50: free shipping
- Selected styles are already marked down by about 30% in the Sale.
The discount applies automatically at checkout. Mix sizes, siblings and mum's outfit in the same order.
Deepavali 2026 FAQ
When is Deepavali 2026 in Singapore?
Deepavali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Because it is a Sunday, Monday, 9 November is the public holiday, making it a three-day weekend from 7 to 9 November.
When should I order kids' Deepavali clothes for delivery in time?
Order by Wednesday, 4 November. Delivery within Singapore takes 2 to 3 days, so orders placed by then arrive before the weekend.
What is the traditional Deepavali outfit for girls?
Silk pattu pavadai is the traditional South Indian choice, and lehenga cholis with zari, brocade or embroidery are equally popular. Older girls often wear a half saree.
What should boys wear for Deepavali?
A kurta with pyjamas or a dhoti. A kurta with a jacket on top dresses it up for the morning and the family photo.
Where can I buy kids' Deepavali clothes in Singapore?
Chili Pili is a Singapore online store for kids' ethnic wear, with pattu pavadai, lehengas, sharara sets and boys' kurtas from babies to 16 years, plus matching outfits for mum. Shop the Deepavali Collection for 2 to 3 day delivery across Singapore.
Celebrated Navratri with us? See our Navratri outfit guide too. Happy Deepavali from all of us at Chili Pili.