Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
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 2005–2020.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tue | Nov 1 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2006 | Sat | Oct 21 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2007 | Fri | Nov 9 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2008 | Tue | Oct 28 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2009 | Sat | Oct 17 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2010 | Fri | Nov 5 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2011 | Wed | Oct 26 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2012 | Tue | Nov 13 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2013 | Sun | Nov 3 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2014 | Thu | Oct 23 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2015 | Wed | Nov 11 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2016 | Sun | Oct 30 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2017 | Thu | Oct 19 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2018 | Wed | Nov 7 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Diwali/Deepavali | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Diwali/Deepavali | 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.
