Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2498
Thursday 13 November 2498
172398 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov 2498 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2498?
- Diwali 2498 is on Thursday 13 November 2498 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2498?
- 172398 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 2499?
- Diwali 2499 is on Tuesday 3 November 2499.
- Is the date of Diwali 2498 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
NakshatraChitra
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KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:33 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:49 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM