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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.
Dipa oil lamps are often lit for Diwali celebrations.
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About Diwali/Deepavali
Read more about Diwali/Deepavali.Diwali/Deepavali Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2024.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tue | Nov 1 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2006 | Sat | Oct 21 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2007 | Thu | Nov 8 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2008 | Mon | Oct 27 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2009 | Sat | Oct 17 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2010 | Fri | Nov 5 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2011 | Wed | Oct 26 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2012 | Tue | Nov 13 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2013 | Sat | Nov 2 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2014 | Wed | Oct 22 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2015 | Tue | Nov 10 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2016 | Sat | Oct 29 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2017 | Wed | Oct 18 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2018 | Tue | Nov 6 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2019 | Mon | Oct 28 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2021 | Thu | Nov 4 | Diwali/Deepavali | Common local holiday | All except SWK |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 24 | Diwali/Deepavali | Federal Public Holiday | All except SWK |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | Diwali/Deepavali | Federal Public Holiday | All except SWK |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 31 | Diwali/Deepavali | Federal Public 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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