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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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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 2005–2030.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sal | 1 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2006 | Cmt | 21 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2007 | Cum | 9 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2008 | Sal | 28 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2009 | Cmt | 17 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2010 | Cum | 5 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2011 | Çar | 26 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2012 | Sal | 13 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2013 | Paz | 3 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2014 | Çar | 22 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2015 | Sal | 10 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2016 | Cmt | 29 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2017 | Çar | 18 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2018 | Çar | 7 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2019 | Paz | 27 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2020 | Cmt | 14 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Çar | 3 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2021 | Per | 4 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2022 | Pzt | 24 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2023 | Paz | 12 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2024 | Per | 31 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2025 | Pzt | 20 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2026 | Paz | 8 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2027 | Per | 28 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2028 | Sal | 17 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2029 | Pzt | 5 Kas | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
| 2030 | Cum | 25 Eki | Diwali/Deepavali | Hindu Holiday |
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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