Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2647
Thursday 18 November 2647
226822 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 18 Nov - Sun, 21 Nov 2647 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2647?
- Diwali 2647 is on Thursday 18 November 2647 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2647?
- 226822 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 2648?
- Diwali 2648 is on Monday 6 November 2648.
- Is the date of Diwali 2647 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
YogaAyushman
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:48 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM