Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2874
Tuesday 30 October 2874
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2874?
- Diwali 2874 is on Tuesday 30 October 2874 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2874?
- 309711 days from today (Saturday 14 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2875?
- Diwali 2875 is on Monday 18 November 2875.
- Is the date of Diwali 2874 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 Kaal2:59 PM - 4:25 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:29 PM