Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2629
Friday 6 November 2629
220236 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov 2629
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2629?
- Diwali 2629 is on Friday 6 November 2629 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2629?
- 220236 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 2630?
- Diwali 2630 is on Wednesday 27 October 2630.
- Is the date of Diwali 2629 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 Kaal10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM