Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 3078
Monday 25 November 3078
384244 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 23 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov 3078
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 3078?
- Diwali 3078 is on Monday 25 November 3078 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 3078?
- 384244 days from today (Monday 16 November 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 3079?
- Diwali 3079 is on Saturday 15 November 3079.
- Is the date of Diwali 3078 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaAyushman
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset5:32 PM
Rahu Kaal7:59 AM - 9:20 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM