Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2031
Friday 14 November 2031
1848 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov 2031
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2031?
- Diwali 2031 is on Friday 14 November 2031 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2031?
- 1848 days from today (Friday 23 October 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2032?
- Diwali 2032 is on Tuesday 2 November 2032.
- Is the date of Diwali 2031 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
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset5:28 PM
Rahu Kaal10:44 AM - 12:05 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM