Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 2073
Monday 30 October 2073
17173 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 28 Oct - Mon, 30 Oct 2073
17172Days
17Hours
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Quick answers
- When is Diwali 2073?
- Diwali 2073 is on Monday 30 October 2073 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 2073?
- 17173 days from today (Saturday 24 October 2026).
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 2074?
- Diwali 2074 is on Friday 19 October 2074.
- Is the date of Diwali 2073 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
NakshatraChitra
YogaPriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset5:38 PM
Rahu Kaal7:54 AM - 9:17 AM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM