Public Holiday India Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2494

Thursday 28 October 2494

170921 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 28 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2494 (take Fri off)

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When is Diwali 2494?
Diwali 2494 is on Thursday 28 October 2494 in India.
How many days until Diwali 2494?
170921 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 2495?
Diwali 2495 is on Wednesday 16 November 2495.
Is the date of Diwali 2494 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
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset5:46 PM
Rahu Kaal1:31 PM - 2:56 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:28 PM
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Diwali in other years

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24938 NovemberSundayView
249428 OctoberThursdayThis page
249516 NovemberWednesdayView
24964 NovemberSundayView