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Festivals of India

Hindu/Vedic · 2026

Naraka Chaturdashi

Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November 2026

25 days away

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Why it is celebrated

Commemorates the defeat of Narakasura and forms an important regional Deepavali day.

Where it is celebrated

Government holiday status · 2026

Central Restricted · Central · DL

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi. Outside Delhi, compulsory/local-selection rules apply; this is not a State holiday assertion.

Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India · F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025 · verified · Checked 2026-10-11

Official holiday notification

Annexure II, entry 28. This is the exact Delhi office holiday date printed in the notification, not a universal local ritual date.

Government holiday status varies by year, jurisdiction and organisation. Holiday information shown here is based on the cited government notification. Please verify the latest notification where required.

Calendar and tradition variations

Observance dates and customs can vary by region, community and calendar convention. Yearly dates are shown only where a source has been recorded.

DoPT notification date · Sunday, 8 November 2026

Annexure II, entry 28. This is the exact Delhi office holiday date printed in the notification, not a universal local ritual date.

DoPT 2026 holiday notification, as hosted by NHAI

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