Dhanteras · 2026
Falls on: Friday, November 6, 2026
Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
Dates computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Dhanteras 2026
Dhanvantari/Lakshmi
- Friday, November 6, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 10:31 AM – 10:48 AMPuja window: 5:32 PM – 7:08 PM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhanteras?
- Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
- When is Dhanteras 2026?
- Dhanteras falls on Friday, November 6, 2026.