Dhanteras 2021 Date — Wednesday, November 3, 2021
When is Dhanteras in 2021? Dhanteras 2021 falls on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2021 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 3 November 2021 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 3 November 2021 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 4 November 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri, 13 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 23 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sat, 11 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Wed, 30 October 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2021
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Diwali 2021 date — Thu, 4 November 2021
- Govardhan Puja 2021 date — Fri, 5 November 2021
- Bhai Dooj 2021 date — Sat, 6 November 2021
- Chhath Puja 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Skanda Sashti 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Karva Chauth 2021 date — Sun, 24 October 2021
- Tulsi Vivah 2021 date — Mon, 15 November 2021
- Sharad Purnima 2021 date — Wed, 20 October 2021
- Kartik Purnima 2021 date — Fri, 19 November 2021
- Dussehra 2021 date — Fri, 15 October 2021
- Durga Puja 2021 date — Wed, 13 October 2021
