Dhanteras 2018 Date — Monday, November 5, 2018
When is Dhanteras in 2018? Dhanteras 2018 falls on Monday, November 5, 2018.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 5 November 2018 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 6 November 2018 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 7 November 2018 |
Why we celebrate
Dhanvantari emerged with amrit on this day; worship of wealth, health, and new purchases.
How it is celebrated
Buying gold, silver, utensils; Dhanvantari and Lakshmi puja.
Puja timing
Trayodashi evening lamp facing south (Yama deepam) and Lakshmi puja.
Foods & offerings
Sweet prasad; puri-halwa in some regions.
Rituals
- Clean and decorate entrance.
- Light yama deepam for protection.
- Purchase metal item if possible.
Dhanteras dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Tue, 17 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Mon, 5 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 26 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 13 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2018
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2018 date — Tue, 6 November 2018
- Diwali 2018 date — Wed, 7 November 2018
- Govardhan Puja 2018 date — Thu, 8 November 2018
- Bhai Dooj 2018 date — Fri, 9 November 2018
- Karva Chauth 2018 date — Sun, 28 October 2018
- Chhath Puja 2018 date — Tue, 13 November 2018
- Skanda Sashti 2018 date — Tue, 13 November 2018
- Sharad Purnima 2018 date — Wed, 24 October 2018
- Tulsi Vivah 2018 date — Tue, 20 November 2018
- Dussehra 2018 date — Fri, 19 October 2018
- Kartik Purnima 2018 date — Fri, 23 November 2018
- Durga Puja 2018 date — Wed, 17 October 2018
