Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2068
Thursday 25 October 2068
15344 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 25 Oct - Sun, 28 Oct 2068 (take Fri off)
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2068?
- Diwali 2068 is on Thursday 25 October 2068 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2068?
- 15344 days from today (Thursday 22 October 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2069?
- Diwali 2069 is on Wednesday 13 November 2069.
- Is the date of Diwali 2068 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
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:53 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM