Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 3012
Thursday 5 November 3012
360119 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov 3012 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 3012?
- Diwali 3012 is on Thursday 5 November 3012 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 3012?
- 360119 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 3013?
- Diwali 3013 is on Wednesday 24 November 3013.
- Is the date of Diwali 3012 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
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KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset5:48 PM
Rahu Kaal1:31 PM - 2:57 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:28 PM