Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2277
Saturday 27 October 2277
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2277?
- Diwali 2277 is on Saturday 27 October 2277 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2277?
- 91666 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 2278?
- Diwali 2278 is on Friday 15 November 2278.
- Is the date of Diwali 2277 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
NakshatraChitra
YogaVishkambha
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal9:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:28 PM