Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2778
Friday 10 November 2778
274659 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 10 Nov - Sun, 12 Nov 2778
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2778?
- Diwali 2778 is on Friday 10 November 2778 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2778?
- 274659 days from today (Friday 13 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2779?
- Diwali 2779 is on Tuesday 30 October 2779.
- Is the date of Diwali 2778 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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraChitra
YogaVishkambha
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Rahu Kaal10:41 AM - 12:04 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM