Labour 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/Deepavali a Public Holiday?
Diwali/Deepavali is a public holiday. 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
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Oct 28 | Day off for Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Nov 4 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 24 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Nov 13 | Day off for Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 31 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | Oct 21 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Nov 8 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Nov 9 | Day off for Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | Oct 29 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Oct 17 | Diwali/Deepavali | National holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Nov 5 | Diwali/Deepavali | National 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.
