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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 Divali a Public Holiday?
Divali 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 Divali
Read more about Divali.Divali Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2012–2026.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tue | Nov 13 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2013 | Sun | Nov 3 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2013 | Mon | Nov 4 | Divali observed | Public holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Oct 23 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2015 | Wed | Nov 11 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2016 | Sat | Oct 29 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2017 | Thu | Oct 19 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Nov 7 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Oct 28 | Divali observed | Public holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Nov 4 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 24 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Oct 31 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Oct 20 | Divali | Public holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Nov 8 | Divali (Tentative Date) | Public holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Nov 9 | Divali observed (Tentative Date) | Public 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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