Public Holiday India Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 3019

Thursday 18 November 3019

362688 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 18 Nov - Sun, 21 Nov 3019 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Diwali 3019?
Diwali 3019 is on Thursday 18 November 3019 in India.
How many days until Diwali 3019?
362688 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 3020?
Diwali 3020 is on Tuesday 7 November 3020.
Is the date of Diwali 3019 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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NakshatraChitra
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KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset5:37 PM
Rahu Kaal1:27 PM - 2:51 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM
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Diwali in other years

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301828 NovemberSaturdayView
301918 NovemberThursdayThis page
30207 NovemberTuesdayView
302126 NovemberMondayView