Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2744
Friday 27 October 2744
262228 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 27 Oct - Sun, 29 Oct 2744
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2744?
- Diwali 2744 is on Friday 27 October 2744 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2744?
- 262228 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 2745?
- Diwali 2745 is on Thursday 15 November 2745.
- Is the date of Diwali 2744 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM - 12:06 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:30 PM