Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2998
Friday 9 November 2998
355010 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Nov - Sun, 11 Nov 2998
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2998?
- Diwali 2998 is on Friday 9 November 2998 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2998?
- 355010 days from today (Sunday 15 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2999?
- Diwali 2999 is on Thursday 28 November 2999.
- Is the date of Diwali 2998 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)
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Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM