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Diwali/Deepavali 2025 in South Africa

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 2010–2030.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
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 Sat Nov 2 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2014 Thu Oct 23 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2015 Wed Nov 11 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2016 Sun Oct 30 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2017 Thu Oct 19 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2018 Tue Nov 6 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2019 Sun Oct 27 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2020 Sat Nov 14 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
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday
2030 Sat Oct 26 Diwali/Deepavali Hindu Holiday

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