Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, begins this weekend. Here's what to know about the holiday and ...

Diwali is a significant celebration for multiple religious groups that begins in mid-October and lasts for five days.

Government employees had three days continuous leave from Saturday, October 18 to 20 with November 20 being Deepavali ...

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is an official school holiday in the 2025-2026 Guilderland School District calendar, ...

California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct.

Diwali has been added to California’s official list of statewide holidays — just in time for this year’s festivities.

Diwali is around the corner, and banks across India will remain closed on different days between October 17 and 23 to mark the festive celebration, including Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Laxmi Puja, ...

As of this week, three US states have codified Diwali as a state holiday, offering a framework for excused absences or paid ...

Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, begins soon. Here's what to know about the holiday and how it's celebrated.

Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated for years by many South Asian religious groups. Still, it is the newest holiday to be recognized and celebrated in the state of ...

Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, making California the third state to designate Diwali — the Hindu festival ...