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Dhanteras Date Calculator | 2025–2035

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Dhanteras Date Calculator: exact Dhantrayodashi dates 2025–2035 with weekday and countdown. Plan gold buying and Lakshmi puja.

Last updated: October 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

Last updated: October 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

Pick a year to see the exact Dhanteras date and countdown.


Results

Pick a year above and click Show date to see the Dhanteras date instantly.

How to use the Dhanteras Date Calculator

  1. Select the year you want from the dropdown — any year from 2025 to 2035.
  2. Click “Show date” to look up the festival in the verified Hindu calendar table.
  3. Read the result: the exact Gregorian date, the day of the week, and how many days remain until (or have passed since) Dhanteras.
  4. Plan purchases: jewellers run their biggest offers in the week before Dhanteras — use the countdown to time gold, silver, or utensil buying.
  5. Schedule the puja: Dhanteras Lakshmi–Kuber puja is traditionally performed in Pradosh Kaal (just after sunset), so note the date and confirm local muhurat timings.
  6. Note the disclaimer: the Trayodashi tithi can straddle two Gregorian dates, so the observance occasionally shifts by a day between regions — confirm with your local panchang.

Formula & methodology

Dhanteras is observed on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi — the thirteenth tithi of the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik. It marks day one of the five-day Deepavali festival, followed by Choti Diwali, Diwali (Amavasya), Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Because tithis are defined by the sun–moon’s angular separation (12 degrees each) rather than fixed 24-hour days, the Gregorian date moves every year — from mid-October to early November — which is why this calculator uses a verified lookup table instead of a fixed rule.

The dates in this table are compiled from published Hindu panchang sources (including Drik Panchang Trayodashi tithi data) for India (Asia/Kolkata). The weekday for each date is astronomically fixed and verified. The countdown is the whole-day difference between the festival date and today: days remaining = Dhanteras date − today’s date. If the selected year’s Dhanteras has passed, the tool reports how many days ago and shows the next year’s date.

Note: when Trayodashi spans two days, different regions may observe Dhanteras on adjacent dates depending on when the tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal. Dates here follow the Indian panchang.

Worked example

Suppose today is 16 October 2026 and you select 2026:

  1. The lookup table gives Dhanteras 2026 as 6 November 2026.
  2. The weekday is computed: 6 November 2026 is a Friday.
  3. Days remaining = 6 Nov 2026 − 16 Oct 2026 = 21 days.
  4. The result reads: “Dhanteras 2026 — Friday, 6 November 2026 — in 21 days.”

Selecting 2025 on the same day gives 18 October 2025 (Saturday) — 363 days ago — so the tool adds: “Next: Dhanteras 2027 — Wednesday, 27 October 2027.”

Frequently asked questions

What is Dhanteras and why is it celebrated?
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) is the first day of Diwali, honouring Lord Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods, who emerged during the Samudra Manthan carrying the pot of amrita — and Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth. Families light diyas, perform Lakshmi–Kuber puja in the evening, and buy something new — traditionally metal — as an omen of prosperity for the year ahead.

Why do people buy gold and silver on Dhanteras?
Buying precious metal on Dhanteras is believed to invite Lakshmi’s blessings and multiply wealth — the word itself joins “dhan” (wealth) with “teras” (thirteenth). Legend says that on this day Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar of immortality, so acquiring something enduring like gold symbolises capturing that blessing. Indian jewellers report Dhanteras as their single biggest sales day of the year.

What should you buy on Dhanteras if not gold?
Tradition accepts any new metal: silver coins embossed with Lakshmi and Ganesha are the classic affordable choice, followed by steel or brass utensils for the kitchen. Many families also buy brooms (symbolising sweeping out poverty), coriander seeds, or simply make a small investment. The custom is about welcoming newness and prosperity, not the price tag — buy what fits your budget.

When is the Dhanteras puja performed?
The main Lakshmi–Kuber puja is done in Pradosh Kaal — the roughly two-and-a-half-hour window after sunset — ideally when the Sthira (fixed) Lagna of Vrishabha (Taurus) prevails, since a fixed ascendant is thought to “lock in” wealth. Exact muhurat timings differ by city each year, so check a local panchang; this calculator gives you the date, and your city’s almanac gives the hour.

What is the story of Dhanteras and Yama?
A popular legend tells of a prince fated to die of a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. His wife piled gold, silver, and ornaments at their door and kept lamps burning all night, singing to keep him awake. Dazzled by the glittering heap, Yama — the god of death — could not enter and left at dawn. This is why lamps are kept burning through Dhanteras night, a custom called Yamadeepdaan.

How is Dhanteras different from Diwali?
Dhanteras is day one of the five-day Diwali festival, focused on health (Dhanvantari) and wealth (Lakshmi–Kuber) and on buying new things. Diwali proper falls two days later on the new-moon night (Amavasya) and centres on the return of Lord Rama, the victory of light over darkness, and the grand Lakshmi puja. Think of Dhanteras as the auspicious opening act and Diwali as the main celebration.

Last updated: October 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

Pick a year to see the exact Dhanteras date and countdown.

Results

Pick a year above and click Show date to see the Dhanteras date instantly.

How to use the Dhanteras Date Calculator

  1. Select the year you want from the dropdown — any year from 2025 to 2035.
  2. Click “Show date” to look up the festival in the verified Hindu calendar table.
  3. Read the result: the exact Gregorian date, the day of the week, and how many days remain until (or have passed since) Dhanteras.
  4. Read the result: the exact Gregorian date, the day of the week, and how many days remain until (or have passed since) Dhanteras.
  5. Plan purchases: jewellers run their biggest offers in the week before Dhanteras — use the countdown to time gold, silver, or utensil buying.
  6. Plan purchases: jewellers run their biggest offers in the week before Dhanteras — use the countdown to time gold, silver, or utensil buying.
  7. Schedule the puja: Dhanteras Lakshmi–Kuber puja is traditionally performed in Pradosh Kaal (just after sunset), so note the date and confirm local muhurat timings.
  8. Schedule the puja: Dhanteras Lakshmi–Kuber puja is traditionally performed in Pradosh Kaal (just after sunset), so note the date and confirm local muhurat timings.
  9. Note the disclaimer: the Trayodashi tithi can straddle two Gregorian dates, so the observance occasionally shifts by a day between regions — confirm with your local panchang.
  10. Note the disclaimer: the Trayodashi tithi can straddle two Gregorian dates, so the observance occasionally shifts by a day between regions — confirm with your local panchang.

Formula & methodology

Dhanteras is observed on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi — the thirteenth tithi of the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik. It marks day one of the five-day Deepavali festival, followed by Choti Diwali, Diwali (Amavasya), Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Because tithis are defined by the sun–moon’s angular separation (12 degrees each) rather than fixed 24-hour days, the Gregorian date moves every year — from mid-October to early November — which is why this calculator uses a verified lookup table instead of a fixed rule.

The dates in this table are compiled from published Hindu panchang sources (including Drik Panchang Trayodashi tithi data) for India (Asia/Kolkata). The weekday for each date is astronomically fixed and verified. The countdown is the whole-day difference between the festival date and today: days remaining = Dhanteras date − today’s date. If the selected year’s Dhanteras has passed, the tool reports how many days ago and shows the next year’s date.

Note: when Trayodashi spans two days, different regions may observe Dhanteras on adjacent dates depending on when the tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal. Dates here follow the Indian panchang.

Worked example

Suppose today is 16 October 2026 and you select 2026:

  1. The lookup table gives Dhanteras 2026 as 6 November 2026.
  2. The weekday is computed: 6 November 2026 is a Friday.
  3. Days remaining = 6 Nov 2026 − 16 Oct 2026 = 21 days.
  4. The result reads: “Dhanteras 2026 — Friday, 6 November 2026 — in 21 days.”

Selecting 2025 on the same day gives 18 October 2025 (Saturday) — 363 days ago — so the tool adds: “Next: Dhanteras 2027 — Wednesday, 27 October 2027.”

Frequently asked questions

What is Dhanteras and why is it celebrated?
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) is the first day of Diwali, honouring Lord Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods, who emerged during the Samudra Manthan carrying the pot of amrita — and Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth. Families light diyas, perform Lakshmi–Kuber puja in the evening, and buy something new — traditionally metal — as an omen of prosperity for the year ahead.
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) is the first day of Diwali, honouring Lord Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods, who emerged during the Samudra Manthan carrying the pot of amrita — and Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth. Families light diyas, perform Lakshmi–Kuber puja in the evening, and buy something new — traditionally metal — as an omen of prosperity for the year ahead.

Why do people buy gold and silver on Dhanteras?
Buying precious metal on Dhanteras is believed to invite Lakshmi’s blessings and multiply wealth — the word itself joins “dhan” (wealth) with “teras” (thirteenth). Legend says that on this day Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar of immortality, so acquiring something enduring like gold symbolises capturing that blessing. Indian jewellers report Dhanteras as their single biggest sales day of the year.
Buying precious metal on Dhanteras is believed to invite Lakshmi’s blessings and multiply wealth — the word itself joins “dhan” (wealth) with “teras” (thirteenth). Legend says that on this day Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar of immortality, so acquiring something enduring like gold symbolises capturing that blessing. Indian jewellers report Dhanteras as their single biggest sales day of the year.

What should you buy on Dhanteras if not gold?
Tradition accepts any new metal: silver coins embossed with Lakshmi and Ganesha are the classic affordable choice, followed by steel or brass utensils for the kitchen. Many families also buy brooms (symbolising sweeping out poverty), coriander seeds, or simply make a small investment. The custom is about welcoming newness and prosperity, not the price tag — buy what fits your budget.
Tradition accepts any new metal: silver coins embossed with Lakshmi and Ganesha are the classic affordable choice, followed by steel or brass utensils for the kitchen. Many families also buy brooms (symbolising sweeping out poverty), coriander seeds, or simply make a small investment. The custom is about welcoming newness and prosperity, not the price tag — buy what fits your budget.

When is the Dhanteras puja performed?
The main Lakshmi–Kuber puja is done in Pradosh Kaal — the roughly two-and-a-half-hour window after sunset — ideally when the Sthira (fixed) Lagna of Vrishabha (Taurus) prevails, since a fixed ascendant is thought to “lock in” wealth. Exact muhurat timings differ by city each year, so check a local panchang; this calculator gives you the date, and your city’s almanac gives the hour.
The main Lakshmi–Kuber puja is done in Pradosh Kaal — the roughly two-and-a-half-hour window after sunset — ideally when the Sthira (fixed) Lagna of Vrishabha (Taurus) prevails, since a fixed ascendant is thought to “lock in” wealth. Exact muhurat timings differ by city each year, so check a local panchang; this calculator gives you the date, and your city’s almanac gives the hour.
What is the story of Dhanteras and Yama?
A popular legend tells of a prince fated to die of a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. His wife piled gold, silver, and ornaments at their door and kept lamps burning all night, singing to keep him awake. Dazzled by the glittering heap, Yama — the god of death — could not enter and left at dawn. This is why lamps are kept burning through Dhanteras night, a custom called Yamadeepdaan.
A popular legend tells of a prince fated to die of a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. His wife piled gold, silver, and ornaments at their door and kept lamps burning all night, singing to keep him awake. Dazzled by the glittering heap, Yama — the god of death — could not enter and left at dawn. This is why lamps are kept burning through Dhanteras night, a custom called Yamadeepdaan.
How is Dhanteras different from Diwali?
Dhanteras is day one of the five-day Diwali festival, focused on health (Dhanvantari) and wealth (Lakshmi–Kuber) and on buying new things. Diwali proper falls two days later on the new-moon night (Amavasya) and centres on the return of Lord Rama, the victory of light over darkness, and the grand Lakshmi puja. Think of Dhanteras as the auspicious opening act and Diwali as the main celebration.
Dhanteras is day one of the five-day Diwali festival, focused on health (Dhanvantari) and wealth (Lakshmi–Kuber) and on buying new things. Diwali proper falls two days later on the new-moon night (Amavasya) and centres on the return of Lord Rama, the victory of light over darkness, and the grand Lakshmi puja. Think of Dhanteras as the auspicious opening act and Diwali as the main celebration.

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