Naraka Chaturdashi, also Chhoti Diwali, is a restricted holiday and the second day of the Diwali festival in India, and it falls on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Kartik.
Naraka Chaturdashi is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated on the day prior to Diwali. According to the Hindu literature, Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali killed the demon Narakasura on this day.
Naraka Chaturdashi is a major day for people to buy festive foods and sweets.
The following is the list of Naraka Chaturdashi from 2022 to 2026.
Holiday | Date | Weekday |
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Naraka Chaturdashi | Oct 24, 2022 | Monday |
Naraka Chaturdashi | Nov 12, 2023 | Sunday |
Naraka Chaturdashi | Oct 31, 2024 | Thursday |
Naraka Chaturdashi | Oct 20, 2025 | Monday |
Naraka Chaturdashi | Nov 08, 2026 | Sunday |