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Diwali/Deepavali 2024 in the United States

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

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Diwali/Deepavali Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2030.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2005Di1. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2006Sa21. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2007Fr9. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2008Di28. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2009Sa17. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2010Fr5. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2011Mi26. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2012Di13. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2013So3. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2014Mi22. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2015Di10. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2016Sa29. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2017Mi18. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2018Mi7. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2019So27. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2020Sa14. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2021Mi3. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2021Do4. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2022Mo24. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2023So12. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2024Do31. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2025Mo20. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2026So8. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2027Do28. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2028Di17. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2029Mo5. NovDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday
2030Fr25. OktDiwali/DeepavaliHindu Holiday

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