Festival of lights; return of Rama; Lakshmi.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 20, 2025 | Lakshmi Puja day; the Amavasya spans Oct 20-21, 2025, which explains two-day listings. | |
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 |
Recurrence: Hindu lunisolar calendar.
Significance
The festival of lights; the return of Rama; the worship of Lakshmi. Diwali is observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.
Also Known As
Deepavali