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Diwali/Deepavali 2025 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?

This is not a public holiday. Government and public offices, businesses, and schools are not closed on this day but may hold special events and outreach programs to commemorate the annual observance.

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.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2005 Tue Nov 1 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2006 Sat Oct 21 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2007 Fri Nov 9 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2008 Tue Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2009 Sat Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2010 Fri Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2011 Wed Oct 26 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2012 Tue Nov 13 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2013 Sun Nov 3 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2014 Wed Oct 22 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2015 Tue Nov 10 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2016 Sat Oct 29 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2017 Wed Oct 18 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2018 Wed Nov 7 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2019 Sun Oct 27 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2020 Sat Nov 14 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2021 Wed Nov 3 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2021 Thu Nov 4 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2022 Mon Oct 24 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2023 Sun Nov 12 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance North Carolina
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday Pennsylvania
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday Pennsylvania
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday California, Pennsylvania
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday California, Pennsylvania
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday California, Pennsylvania
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday California, Pennsylvania
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2030 Fri Oct 25 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday  
2030 Fri Oct 25 Diwali/Deepavali State Legal Holiday California, Pennsylvania
2030 Fri Oct 25 Diwali/Deepavali State Observance Connecticut, North Carolina

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