Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2549
Thursday 20 November 2549
191031 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov 2549 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2549?
- Diwali 2549 is on Thursday 20 November 2549 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2549?
- 191031 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 2550?
- Diwali 2550 is on Monday 9 November 2550.
- Is the date of Diwali 2549 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
NakshatraVishakha
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:47 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM