When Is Diwali 2024 In India Holiday. Diwali is the five days festivity period which begins on dhanteras and ends on bhaiya dooj.however, in maharashtra diwali festivities begin one day earlier on govatsa dwadashi while in gujarat diwali festivities begin two days earlier on agyaras and culminates on labh. Being declared a public holiday by the central government or any state government/local authority,” read the official.

Diwali is also celebrated by sikhs in india. Tamil nadu public holidays 2024.