Diwali 2026 in Puducherry: Holiday Dates, Temples & Village Celebrations

Official holiday dates

Saturday 7 November 2026 — Deepavali Eve (optional holiday)
Sunday 8 November 2026 — Deepavali (state holiday)
Monday 9 November 2026 — Post Deepavali Celebration (optional holiday)

Source: Notification: holidays for Government Offices (Appendix-I), Banking Institutions (Appendix-II) and Restricted Holidays (Appendix-III) for the Calendar Year 2026 (Home Department, Government of Puducherry (The Gazette of Puducherry, Extraordinary, Part-I, No. 117)).

In the Government of India's list for central government offices, Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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