Narak Chaturdashi 2016 datemay vary

About Narak Chaturdashi

Chhoti Diwali, the day before the main Diwali night, recalling Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. Many take an oil bath before dawn. In Nepal it is Kukur Tihar, the day dogs are honoured.

Narak Chaturdashi 2016 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2016?

In New Delhi, Narak Chaturdashi 2016 falls on Saturday, 29 October 2016. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Narak Chaturdashi 2016 on the same date everywhere?

For the cities listed here the date is the same as New Delhi. It follows the tithi at each place, so elsewhere, or in another tradition, it can fall a day apart.

Is Narak Chaturdashi a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.