Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Dhanteras
Dhanteras 2026 is observed on Saturday, 7 November 2026 — it follows trayodashi of krishna paksha, kartika.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 7 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, honors Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods who emerged from the ocean of milk bearing the nectar of immortality. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered especially auspicious.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 30 October 2024 (past)
- 2025 19 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 7 November 2026
- 2027 27 October 2027
- 2028 16 October 2028
- 2029 4 November 2029
- 2030 25 October 2030
- 2031 12 November 2031
- 2032 1 November 2032
- 2033 20 October 2033
- 2034 8 November 2034
- 2035 29 October 2035
- 2036 17 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is observed on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The festival follows trayodashi of krishna paksha, kartika.
What is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, honors Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods who emerged from the ocean of milk bearing the nectar of immortality. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered especially auspicious.
Who observes Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Dhanteras change every year?
Dhanteras is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on trayodashi of krishna paksha, kartika. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.