Posted in NEWS Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting in 2023 October 25, 2022 Diwali, the Hindu celebration known as the “Festival of Lights,” will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year. https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/20/us/diwali-nyc-public-school-holiday-trnd-reaj/index.html