Dhanteras 2028 Date — Monday, October 16, 2028
When is Dhanteras in 2028? Dhanteras 2028 falls on Monday, October 16, 2028.
Observance: Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dhanteras 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 16 October 2028 | Main day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 17 October 2028 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 18 October 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Wed, 27 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Mon, 16 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Sun, 4 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Wed, 12 November 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Dhanteras 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Tue, 3 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
