Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2471
Thursday 12 November 2471
162536 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov 2471 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2471?
- Diwali 2471 is on Thursday 12 November 2471 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2471?
- 162536 days from today (Monday 9 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2472?
- Diwali 2472 is on Monday 31 October 2472.
- Is the date of Diwali 2471 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
YogaAyushman
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal1:27 PM - 2:49 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM