Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 3003
Tuesday 15 November 3003
356841 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Nov - Tue, 15 Nov 3003 (take Mon off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 3003?
- Diwali 3003 is on Tuesday 15 November 3003 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 3003?
- 356841 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 3004?
- Diwali 3004 is on Sunday 4 November 3004.
- Is the date of Diwali 3003 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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Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset5:39 PM
Rahu Kaal2:52 PM - 4:15 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM