Diwali Holidays List: This year, Diwali 2025 will be a grand week-long celebration, filled with lights, joy, and traditions. This week-long festival begins with Dhanteras and concludes with Bhai Dooj. In Purvanchal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and some other regions, the celebration continues until Chhath Puja.
Diwali is a major festival, where people clean their homes, perform puja, and on Dhanteras, purchase gold, silver, utensils, electronics, bikes, cars, and other household essentials. They wholeheartedly welcome positive energy and prosperity. The Diwali evening is illuminated with diyas.
During this period, schools and colleges, banks, and other government institutions are closed. This year, Diwali begins on Dhanteras (October 18) and concludes on Bhai Dooj (October 23). Let’s explore the full Diwali 2025 calendar in detail.
Dhanteras – Saturday, October 18, 2025
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali. On this day, people buy gold, silver, and utensils, bringing good luck and prosperity to their homes.
Yama Deepam – Sunday, October 19, 2025
On this day, lamps are lit for Yamraj so that there is happiness and peace in the family.
Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) – Monday, October 20, 2025
Choti Diwali is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. This day is celebrated a day before the main Diwali.
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day. Devotees pray for wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is believed that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshman after 14 years of exile.