Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2782
Thursday 28 October 2782
276107 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 28 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2782 (take Fri off)
276106Days
15Hours
36Minutes
34Seconds
Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2782?
- Diwali 2782 is on Thursday 28 October 2782 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2782?
- 276107 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 2783?
- Diwali 2783 is on Wednesday 16 November 2783.
- Is the date of Diwali 2782 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 Kaal1:33 PM - 2:59 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:30 PM