Public Holiday India Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2287

Sunday 6 November 2287

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When is Diwali 2287?
Diwali 2287 is on Sunday 6 November 2287 in India.
How many days until Diwali 2287?
95328 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 2288?
Diwali 2288 is on Thursday 25 October 2288.
Is the date of Diwali 2287 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
YogaPriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Rahu Kaal4:13 PM - 5:36 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Diwali in other years

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