International Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
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 a Public Holiday?
Diwali 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
Read more about Diwali.Diwali Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tue | Nov 1 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2006 | Sat | Oct 21 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2007 | Fri | Nov 9 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2008 | Tue | Oct 28 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2009 | Sat | Oct 17 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2010 | Fri | Nov 5 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2011 | Wed | Oct 26 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2012 | Tue | Nov 13 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2013 | Sun | Nov 3 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2014 | Wed | Oct 22 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2015 | Wed | Nov 11 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2016 | Sun | Oct 30 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2017 | Thu | Oct 19 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2018 | Wed | Nov 7 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | Nov 4 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 24 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 1 | Diwali | Observance |
| 2025 | Tue | Oct 21 | Diwali | Observance |
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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