Festival date logic

Dhanteras 2027

धनतेरस

Opening day of the Diwali season, dedicated to Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi.

Direct answer

When is Dhanteras 2027?

Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. The Hindu date is Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik.

Gregorian date

Wednesday, 27 October 2027

Hindu date

Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik

Observance moment

pradosha, around sunset

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, with the evening/pradosha period used for Dhanteras puja.

For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 27 October 2027, with Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Dhanteras 2027 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Hasta

Common observance

none

Significance

Associated with health, prosperity, and buying auspicious metals or utensils.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Dhanvantari worshipLakshmi-Kubera pujaBuying gold or utensils

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Dhanteras 2027?

Dhanteras 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. The Hindu date is Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik.

What is the tithi for Dhanteras 2027?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Dhanteras.

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.

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Dhanteras 2027 on Wednesday, 27 October 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Trayodashi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.