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Dhanteras 2026 Date — Saturday, November 7, 2026

When is Dhanteras in 2026? Dhanteras 2026 falls on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Dhanteras 2026 — full list of dates

Dhanteras 2026 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
DhanterasSat, 7 November 2026Main day
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)Sun, 8 November 2026
Diwali — Lakshmi PujaMon, 9 November 2026

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

  1. Clean and decorate entrance.
  2. Light yama deepam for protection.
  3. Purchase metal item if possible.

Dhanteras dates by year

When is Dhanteras — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Sun, 19 October 2025
2026Sat, 7 November 2026
2027Wed, 27 October 2027
2028Mon, 16 October 2028
2029Sun, 4 November 2029

Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2026