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Diwali/Deepavali 2025 in Singapore

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

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Diwali/Deepavali Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 zat 14 nov Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2021 don 4 nov Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2022 maa 24 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2023 zon 12 nov Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2023 maa 13 nov Day off for Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2024 don 31 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2025 maa 20 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2026 zon 8 nov Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2026 maa 9 nov Day off for Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2027 vri 29 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2028 din 17 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2029 maa 5 nov Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism
2030 zat 26 okt Diwali/Deepavali National Holiday, Hinduism

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