Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2726
Monday 15 November 2726
255672 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 13 Nov - Mon, 15 Nov 2726
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2726?
- Diwali 2726 is on Monday 15 November 2726 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2726?
- 255672 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 2727?
- Diwali 2727 is on Friday 4 November 2727.
- Is the date of Diwali 2726 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
Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset5:35 PM
Rahu Kaal7:56 AM - 9:19 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM