Next date: Friday, 6 November 2026
| Date | Day | Reference time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2026 | Friday | 5:32 pm (sunset) |
| 27 October 2027 | Wednesday | 5:40 pm (sunset) |
| 16 October 2028 | Monday | 5:50 pm (sunset) |
Dates are calculated astronomically from sunrise and sunset in New Delhi. In other cities the tithi timing can occasionally move the festival to another day; confirm with your local panchang or Pandit Ji for the final decision.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
Dhanteras is the first day of the Diwali festival. Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi-Kubera are worshipped, and buying utensils or gold and silver is customary.
Tithi: Krishna Trayodashi in Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta count), about two days before Diwali. The puja is done in the pradosh period.
The date is the day on which Trayodashi holds in the pradosh period; when it falls entirely between two evenings, the day it holds at sunrise is used.
Read the full guide: Dhanteras →
Dhanteras in 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026.
The reference time for New Delhi is 5:32 pm (sunset). The full puja window depends on sunrise and sunset in your city, so check your own city’s panchang.
Krishna Trayodashi in Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta count), about two days before Diwali. The puja is done in the pradosh period.
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