Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2418
Monday 29 October 2418
143166 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 27 Oct - Mon, 29 Oct 2418
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2418?
- Diwali 2418 is on Monday 29 October 2418 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2418?
- 143166 days from today (Saturday 7 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2419?
- Diwali 2419 is on Sunday 17 November 2419.
- Is the date of Diwali 2418 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
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Rahu Kaal7:50 AM - 9:15 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:28 PM