Dhanteras 2026
Dhantrayodashi
Friday, November 6, 2026
The first day of the five-day Diwali. Gold, silver or a new utensil is bought during the day; after sunset, in Pradosh Kaal, a lamp is lit for Yama and Dhanvantari, the deity of health, is worshipped.
Puja Muhurat · Pradosh Kaal
17:32 – 20:09
2h 37m
Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day.
Tithi Krishna Trayodashi till 10:48, 7 Nov
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:36
- Sunset
- 17:32
- Moonrise
- 03:40
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Friday, November 6, 2026, each with its own time.
Also known as: Yam Deep Daan
On Dhanteras evening a single lamp is set facing south outside the home for Yama, so that untimely death keeps away from the family through the year.
Also known as: Dhanvantari Trayodashi
Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, rose from the ocean of milk with the pot of amrit on this Trayodashi. Vaidyas and households pray to him for health. From 2016 to 2024 it was also India's National Ayurveda Day, which is now fixed on 23 September.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Dhanteras in 2026?
- In 2026, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November. The tithi is Krishna Trayodashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Dhanteras 2026?
- On Friday, 6 November in New Delhi: Pradosh Kaal · 17:32 – 20:09. Yama's lamp is lit and Dhanvantari worshipped after sunset in Pradosh Kaal; purchases are made through the day. Timings shift by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Dhanteras 2026?
- Also on Friday, 6 November: Yama Deepam and Dhanvantari Jayanti.
