Festival date and tithi
Dhanteras 2026
धनतेरस
Opening day of the Diwali season, dedicated to Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi.
At a glance
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik.
Also known as: Dhantrayodashi 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti 2026.
- Date
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Pradosha (around sunset)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, with the evening/pradosha period used for Dhanteras puja.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 6 November 2026, with Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDhanteras 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
HastaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Associated with health, prosperity, and buying auspicious metals or utensils.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras is observed on Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.