Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2809
Thursday 29 October 2809
285970 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov 2809 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2809?
- Diwali 2809 is on Thursday 29 October 2809 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2809?
- 285970 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 2810?
- Diwali 2810 is on Wednesday 17 November 2810.
- Is the date of Diwali 2809 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVaidhriti
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset5:51 PM
Rahu Kaal1:32 PM - 2:59 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:29 PM