Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2396
Thursday 31 October 2396
135134 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 31 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2396 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2396?
- Diwali 2396 is on Thursday 31 October 2396 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2396?
- 135134 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 2397?
- Diwali 2397 is on Wednesday 19 November 2397.
- Is the date of Diwali 2396 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:53 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM