Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2736
Tuesday 24 November 2736
259334 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 21 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov 2736 (take Mon off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2736?
- Diwali 2736 is on Tuesday 24 November 2736 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2736?
- 259334 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 2737?
- Diwali 2737 is on Saturday 13 November 2737.
- Is the date of Diwali 2736 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
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset5:29 PM
Rahu Kaal2:47 PM - 4:08 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM