Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2491
Thursday 1 November 2491
169829 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 1 Nov - Sun, 4 Nov 2491 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2491?
- Diwali 2491 is on Thursday 1 November 2491 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2491?
- 169829 days from today (Tuesday 10 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2492?
- Diwali 2492 is on Wednesday 19 November 2492.
- Is the date of Diwali 2491 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
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:54 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM