Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2517
Sunday 14 November 2517
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2517?
- Diwali 2517 is on Sunday 14 November 2517 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2517?
- 179337 days from today (Wednesday 11 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2518?
- Diwali 2518 is on Friday 4 November 2518.
- Is the date of Diwali 2517 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
YogaPriti
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:36 AM
Sunset5:33 PM
Rahu Kaal4:11 PM - 5:33 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM