Dhanteras 2026 Falls On Friday, 6 November — Diwali Follows On 8 November
Dhanteras in 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November, kicking off the five-day Diwali festival. Choti Diwali follows on 7 November, and Diwali, with Lakshmi Puja in the evening, is on Sunday, 8 November.
Dhanteras is traditionally the day many families buy gold, silver or new utensils, and Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda, is also worshipped. Puja timings published by different sources vary by a few minutes to a couple of hours, and they change with your city, so check a local panchang for the exact muhurat.
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