Dhanteras: when is it?
The next Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 17:32 to 19:17. Dates for every year are below.
Dhanteras dates
| Year | Date | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras 2026 | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:32 – 19:17 |
| Dhanteras 2027 | Wednesday, 27 October 2027 | 17:40 – 19:23 |
Times for 8 cities, the tithi and the story are on each year's page.
About Dhanteras
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin or Kartika.
Questions people ask
When is Dhanteras?
The next Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 17:32 to 19:17. Dates for every year are below.
Dhanteras kab hai?
Dhanteras 2026: Friday, 6 November 2026 (New Delhi).
Why is Dhanteras celebrated?
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin or Kartika.
Updated: 2026-10-20 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate