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Diwali 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 a Public Holiday?

Diwali 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

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Diwali Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2010–2030.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2010FriNov 5DiwaliHindu Holiday
2011WedOct 26DiwaliHindu Holiday
2012TueNov 13DiwaliHindu Holiday
2013SatNov 2DiwaliHindu Holiday
2014ThuOct 23DiwaliHindu Holiday
2015WedNov 11DiwaliHindu Holiday
2016SunOct 30DiwaliHindu Holiday
2017ThuOct 19DiwaliHindu Holiday
2018TueNov 6DiwaliHindu Holiday
2019SunOct 27DiwaliHindu Holiday
2020SatNov 14DiwaliHindu Holiday
2021ThuNov 4DiwaliHindu Holiday
2022MonOct 24DiwaliHindu Holiday
2023SunNov 12DiwaliHindu Holiday
2024ThuOct 31DiwaliHindu Holiday
2025MonOct 20DiwaliHindu Holiday
2026SunNov 8DiwaliHindu Holiday
2027ThuOct 28DiwaliHindu Holiday
2028TueOct 17DiwaliHindu Holiday
2029MonNov 5DiwaliHindu Holiday
2030SatOct 26DiwaliHindu Holiday

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