Dhanteras 2026: date and muhurat

धनतेरस 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Dhanteras 2026 is on 6 November 2026, Friday.

Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM
Pradosh kaal: 5:32 PM – 8:09 PM
Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM
Krishna Trayodashi: 10:31 AM to 10:48 AM (7 Nov)

What it is and how it is observed

Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, honours Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi. People buy new utensils, gold or silver and light the Yama deepak at dusk; the puja is done in Pradosh kaal, ideally in the fixed (sthir) Vrishabha lagna.

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Trayodashi: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset).

Frequently asked questions

When is Dhanteras 2026?

Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026.

What is the Dhanteras 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM; Pradosh kaal: 5:32 PM – 8:09 PM; Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Dhanteras 2026 observed on 6 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Trayodashi: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset). In 2026 that is 6 November 2026, Friday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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