Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2359
Friday 20 November 2359
121639 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2359
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2359?
- Diwali 2359 is on Friday 20 November 2359 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2359?
- 121639 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 2360?
- Diwali 2360 is on Wednesday 9 November 2360.
- Is the date of Diwali 2359 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaAyushman
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset5:28 PM
Rahu Kaal10:44 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM