Dhanteras 2020 Date — Friday, November 13, 2020
When is Dhanteras in 2020? Dhanteras 2020 falls on Friday, November 13, 2020.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2020 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 13 November 2020 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 14 November 2020 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 15 November 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat, 26 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 13 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 23 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sat, 11 November 2023 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2020
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2020 date — Sat, 14 November 2020
- Diwali 2020 date — Sun, 15 November 2020
- Govardhan Puja 2020 date — Mon, 16 November 2020
- Bhai Dooj 2020 date — Mon, 16 November 2020
- Chhath Puja 2020 date — Fri, 20 November 2020
- Skanda Sashti 2020 date — Fri, 20 November 2020
- Karva Chauth 2020 date — Wed, 4 November 2020
- Sharad Purnima 2020 date — Sat, 31 October 2020
- Tulsi Vivah 2020 date — Thu, 26 November 2020
- Kartik Purnima 2020 date — Mon, 30 November 2020
- Dussehra 2020 date — Mon, 26 October 2020
- Durga Puja 2020 date — Sat, 24 October 2020
