Public Holiday India Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2265

Wednesday 8 November 2265

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When is Diwali 2265?
Diwali 2265 is on Wednesday 8 November 2265 in India.
How many days until Diwali 2265?
87295 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026).
Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
When is Diwali 2266?
Diwali 2266 is on Sunday 28 October 2266.
Is the date of Diwali 2265 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
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM - 1:27 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Diwali in other years

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22658 NovemberWednesdayThis page
226628 OctoberSundayView
226716 NovemberSaturdayView