According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate including a first basement, a scanning line and a signal line, arranged in a display area, a first organic insulating layer covering the signal line, a metal layer provided above the first organic insulating layer, and a first conductive layer arranged in a peripheral area surrounding the display area and formed from a same material as that of the metal layer, a second substrate including a second basement opposing the first conductive layer and spaced therefrom, and a second conductive layer, and including a first hole which penetrates the second basement, and a connecting material which electrically connects the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer via the first hole.