Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 3017
Monday 10 November 3017
361950 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 8 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov 3017
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 3017?
- Diwali 3017 is on Monday 10 November 3017 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 3017?
- 361950 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 3018?
- Diwali 3018 is on Saturday 28 November 3018.
- Is the date of Diwali 3017 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
NakshatraChitra
YogaVishkambha
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:43 PM
Rahu Kaal7:51 AM - 9:16 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM