Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2564
Sunday 4 November 2564
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2564?
- Diwali 2564 is on Sunday 4 November 2564 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2564?
- 196493 days from today (Thursday 12 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2565?
- Diwali 2565 is on Thursday 24 October 2565.
- Is the date of Diwali 2564 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)
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Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset5:41 PM
Rahu Kaal4:17 PM - 5:41 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM