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Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.
Is Diwali/Deepavali a Public Holiday?
Diwali/Deepavali is a public holiday in 15 states, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Lanterns for the Diwali celebrations.
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About Diwali/Deepavali
Read more about Diwali/Deepavali.Diwali/Deepavali Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2016–2021.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | 29 Oct | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2017 | Wed | 18 Oct | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2018 | Tue | 6 Nov | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2019 | Sun | 27 Oct | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2019 | Mon | 28 Oct | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG |
| 2020 | Sat | 14 Nov | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2021 | Thu | 4 Nov | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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