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Diwali 2025 in Suriname

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 a Public Holiday?

Diwali 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

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Diwali Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2030.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2014 Thu Oct 23 Diwali Public Holiday
2015 Wed Nov 11 Diwali Public Holiday
2016 Sun Oct 30 Diwali Public Holiday
2017 Thu Oct 19 Diwali Public Holiday
2018 Wed Nov 7 Diwali Public Holiday
2019 Sun Oct 27 Diwali Public Holiday
2020 Sat Nov 14 Diwali Public Holiday
2021 Thu Nov 4 Diwali Public Holiday
2022 Mon Oct 24 Diwali Public Holiday
2023 Sun Nov 12 Diwali Public Holiday
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali Public Holiday
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali Public Holiday
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali Public Holiday
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali Public Holiday
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali Public Holiday
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali Public Holiday
2030 Fri Oct 25 Diwali 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.