Public Holiday India Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2576

Thursday 21 November 2576

200894 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 21 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2576 (take Fri off)

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When is Diwali 2576?
Diwali 2576 is on Thursday 21 November 2576 in India.
How many days until Diwali 2576?
200894 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 2577?
Diwali 2577 is on Monday 10 November 2577.
Is the date of Diwali 2576 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:47 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM
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Diwali in other years

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25753 NovemberFridayView
257621 NovemberThursdayThis page
257710 NovemberMondayView
257831 OctoberSaturdayView