Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2176
Thursday 31 October 2176
54782 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 31 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2176 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2176?
- Diwali 2176 is on Thursday 31 October 2176 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2176?
- 54782 days from today (Thursday 5 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2177?
- Diwali 2177 is on Tuesday 21 October 2177.
- Is the date of Diwali 2176 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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraChitra
YogaVishkambha
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Rahu Kaal1:28 PM - 2:51 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM