Dhanteras 2022 Date — Sunday, October 23, 2022
When is Dhanteras in 2022? Dhanteras 2022 falls on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2022 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 23 October 2022 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 24 October 2022 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 25 October 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 23 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sat, 11 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Wed, 30 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Sun, 19 October 2025 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2022
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2022 date — Mon, 24 October 2022
- Diwali 2022 date — Tue, 25 October 2022
- Govardhan Puja 2022 date — Wed, 26 October 2022
- Bhai Dooj 2022 date — Thu, 27 October 2022
- Chhath Puja 2022 date — Sun, 30 October 2022
- Skanda Sashti 2022 date — Sun, 30 October 2022
- Karva Chauth 2022 date — Thu, 13 October 2022
- Tulsi Vivah 2022 date — Sat, 5 November 2022
- Sharad Purnima 2022 date — Sun, 9 October 2022
- Kartik Purnima 2022 date — Tue, 8 November 2022
- Dussehra 2022 date — Wed, 5 October 2022
- Durga Puja 2022 date — Mon, 3 October 2022
