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Deepavali 2025 in Sri Lanka

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 Deepavali a Public Holiday?

Deepavali 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 Deepavali

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Deepavali Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2014–2025.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2014水曜日10月22日 (水)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2015火曜日11月10日 (火)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2016土曜日10月29日 (土)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2017水曜日10月18日 (水)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2018火曜日11月6日 (火)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2019日曜日10月27日 (日)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2020土曜日11月14日 (土)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2021木曜日11月4日 (木)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2022月曜日10月24日 (月)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2023日曜日11月12日 (日)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2024木曜日10月31日 (木)DeepavaliPublic Holiday
2025月曜日10月20日 (月)DeepavaliPublic Holiday

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