Dhanteras 2019 Date — Saturday, October 26, 2019
When is Dhanteras in 2019? Dhanteras 2019 falls on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2019 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 26 October 2019 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 27 October 2019 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 28 October 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Mon, 5 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 26 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 13 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 23 October 2022 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2019
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2019 date — Sun, 27 October 2019
- Diwali 2019 date — Mon, 28 October 2019
- Govardhan Puja 2019 date — Mon, 28 October 2019
- Bhai Dooj 2019 date — Tue, 29 October 2019
- Chhath Puja 2019 date — Sat, 2 November 2019
- Skanda Sashti 2019 date — Sat, 2 November 2019
- Karva Chauth 2019 date — Fri, 18 October 2019
- Sharad Purnima 2019 date — Sun, 13 October 2019
- Tulsi Vivah 2019 date — Sat, 9 November 2019
- Kartik Purnima 2019 date — Tue, 12 November 2019
- Dussehra 2019 date — Tue, 8 October 2019
- Durga Puja 2019 date — Sun, 6 October 2019
