Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2780
Monday 17 November 2780
275397 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov 2780
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2780?
- Diwali 2780 is on Monday 17 November 2780 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2780?
- 275397 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 2781?
- Diwali 2781 is on Saturday 7 November 2781.
- Is the date of Diwali 2780 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
YogaPriti
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal7:57 AM - 9:19 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM