Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 3040
Thursday 26 November 3040
370367 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 3040 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 3040?
- Diwali 3040 is on Thursday 26 November 3040 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 3040?
- 370367 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 3041?
- Diwali 3041 is on Monday 15 November 3041.
- Is the date of Diwali 3040 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaSaubhagya
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset5:31 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:48 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:26 PM