Next Dhanteras: 6 November 2026
Two days before Diwali, the tithi of Dhanvantari. Metal and vessels are bought on it, and the auspicious window for buying falls in the pradosh period.
Dates ahead
| 6 November 2026 | Friday |
|---|---|
| 27 October 2027 | Wednesday |
Dates are taken from the tithi at sunrise. Regional practice and temple announcements can differ by a day — for a major fast, confirm with your priest or the temple.
Other festivals
- Ekadashi
- Purnima
- Amavasya
- Pradosh Vrat
- Sankashti Chaturthi
- Masik Shivratri
- Maha Shivratri
- Holika Dahan
- Holi
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Nirjala Ekadashi
- Guru Purnima
- Nag Panchami
- Raksha Bandhan
- Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- Sharad Navratri
- Durga Ashtami
- Dussehra
- Sharad Purnima
- Karva Chauth