Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)
Religion · Jainism · Sun, November 8, 2026 · Computed (rule)
The liberation (moksha) of Mahavira at Pavapuri in 527 BCE, kept by Jains on Diwali; the Jain new year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next day.
Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14, 2020 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 6 yr ago |
| Thu, Nov 4, 2021 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 5 yr ago |
| Mon, Oct 24, 2022 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 4 yr ago |
| Sun, Nov 12, 2023 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 3 yr ago |
| Thu, Oct 31, 2024 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 2 yr ago |
| Mon, Oct 20, 2025 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | 11 mo ago |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | in 43 days |
| Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | in 13 mo |
| Tue, Oct 17, 2028 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | in 2 yr |
| Mon, Nov 5, 2029 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | in 3 yr |
| Sat, Oct 26, 2030 | Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali) | in 4 yr |
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| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
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Source, method and history
- Source
- Wikipedia
- How we know
- Same day as Diwali (computed).
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- Changes
- 2026-09-26: added to 2026-11-08