Diwali Schedule 2018

Diwali is the most expected Hindu festival, which is celebrated in many parts of India. It is a public holiday in a majority of Indian states. Diwali, also called the Festival of Lights, is a special occasion for the business class. The festival is believed to be the beginning of the commercial year. What does the festival signify? Well, Diwali or Deepawali is the symbol of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance.

Calendar Of Diwali Holidays 2018

When is Deepavali celebrated in the year 2018? Diwali for the year 2018 is observed on 07 November, which falls on Wednesday. The festival is observed on the 15 day of the Kartika month on the Hindu calendar.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday	States
2018	06 November	Tuesday	Deepavali	Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu
	07 November	Wednesday	Diwali	National except Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu
	08 November	Thursday	Deepavali holiday	Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

Calendar Of Deepavali Holidays 2019

Year	Date	Day	Holiday	States
2019	26 October	Saturday	Deepavali	Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu
	27 October	Sunday	Diwali	National except Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu
	28 October	Saturday	Deepavali holiday	Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

Deepavali Holidays From 2018 to 2028

Festival	Day	Date
Diwali 2020	Saturday	14 November
Diwali 2021	Thursday	04 November
Diwali 2022	Monday	24 October
Diwali 2023	Thursday	09 November
Diwali 2024	Friday	01 November
Diwali 2025	Tuesday	21 October
Diwali 2026	Sunday	08 November
Diwali 2027	Friday	29 October
Diwali 2028	Tuesday	17 October

Significance Of Diwali Or Deepavali

During the festival of Diwali, people light up their homes and commercial outlets. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and welfare whereas Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wisdom and wealth. The festival usually falls in the months of November or October and is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama from 14 years of exile. In many parts of the country, the festival is celebrated for five consecutive days. Undoubtedly, it is the most famous Indian festival, which is regarded as a celebration of life. In a few parts of the country, the festival denotes the beginning of the New Year. Deepavali is a five-day festival that goes as mentioned below:

• The first day denotes the arrival of the new financial year for most Indian businesses. The business class worships Goddess Lakshmi for wealth.
• The second day is the day of cleansing. People take oil baths and wear new clothes.
• The third day is the day of the new moon. It is the official day of the Deepavali holiday.
• The fourth day is the Kartika Shudda Padyami.
• The fifth day, the final day of the festival, denotes the love between sisters and brothers.

How Is Deepavali/Diwali Celebrated?

Like mentioned earlier, the celebration of the festival last for up to five days. Houses and shops will be cleaned and decorated with the small clay of oil lamps and electric lights. People exchange sweets. Fairs will be organised in many villages and towns. The festival is celebrated on different dates in various regions of the country since traditional lunar calendars may be interrupted in various ways. For instance, in Tamil Nadu, people celebrate Deepavali in Aipasi, a Tamil month.

Public Life during Diwali Holidays 2018

On the festival day, banks, post offices and government offices will remain closed. Commercial outlets may be closed or have the reduced working hours. Transport remains unaffected.

Symbols Of The Festival Of Lights

The most important symbols of the festival include electric lights and tiny oil lamps made of flames and clay. They replicate both spiritual and physical elements of light.

Top Five Indian Destinations To Spend Diwali Holidays 2018

If you are planning a trip during Deepavali holidays in 2018, consider the following top five Indian destinations that bring out the best of the festival:

• Jaipur: Jaipur is the most renowned destination to be visited during Diwali holidays every year. The real beauty of Deepavali stems from the warm glow of lamps and lights that decorate homes, shops and streets. Jaipur, Pink City, is the best place to experience this. Every year, competitions are organised for decorating the streets of the city.

• Goa: Goa, the smallest Indian state, is famous for Diwali celebrations as well. The focus of celebrations will be on the destructions of demon Narakasura. In every city and village, competitions are organised to witness who can make the largest figurine of the demon. Since gambling is also a famous Diwali activity, you can try your luck at casinos.

• Varanasi: Varanasi is a crazy Indian destination to spend Diwali holidays for the year 2018. Make sure you stay at one of the riverside restaurants in the city of Varanasi to experience the real beauty of the festival. The main highlights of the festival include special Ganga Aarti and earthen lamps.

• Kolkata: While many people worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, the main day of the festival is celebrated as Kali Puja in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Many devotees across the country visit Belur Math, Kalighat and Dakshineswar, which are the Kali temples in the city.

• Delhi: Delhi, the capital city of India, is famous for shopping during Diwali holidays. At INA, Dilli Haat organises a well-known Diwali Bazaar. If you are interested in unique handicrafts, Delhi should be visited to spend during Diwali holidays 2018.

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