Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2897
Friday 15 November 2897
318126 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 15 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2897
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2897?
- Diwali 2897 is on Friday 15 November 2897 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2897?
- 318126 days from today (Monday 16 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2898?
- Diwali 2898 is on Tuesday 4 November 2898.
- Is the date of Diwali 2897 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaPriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Rahu Kaal10:41 AM - 12:04 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM