Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2102
Friday 10 November 2102
27768 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 10 Nov - Sun, 12 Nov 2102
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2102?
- Diwali 2102 is on Friday 10 November 2102 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2102?
- 27768 days from today (Saturday 31 October 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2103?
- Diwali 2103 is on Tuesday 30 October 2103.
- Is the date of Diwali 2102 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
The festival of lights, held on the new moon (Amavasya) of Kartika in the Purnimanta calendar, which is Ashwin Amavasya in the Amanta calendar.
Significance
Marks Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and honours Goddess Lakshmi. Jains observe it as the nirvana of Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
How it is celebrated
- Lighting diyas and drawing rangoli at the entrance
- Lakshmi and Ganesha puja during Pradosh Kaal after sunset
- Exchanging sweets and gifts with family and neighbours
- Fireworks, where local rules allow
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiKrishna Amavasya
NakshatraSwati
YogaAyushman
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal10:43 AM - 12:04 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM