Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2694
Friday 9 November 2694
243980 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Nov - Sun, 11 Nov 2694
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2694?
- Diwali 2694 is on Friday 9 November 2694 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2694?
- 243980 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 2695?
- Diwali 2695 is on Tuesday 29 October 2695.
- Is the date of Diwali 2694 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
NakshatraChitra
YogaPriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Rahu Kaal10:41 AM - 12:04 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM