Dhanteras 2026: Friday, 6 November 2026
Dhanteras in 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: krishna trayodashi tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Purchases are classically timed to the day's shubh spans — the Abhijit Muhurat above for the day, and the evening pradosh for the Lakshmi-Yama puja. Vehicle and property bookings timed to Dhanteras should still clear the day's Rahu Kaal.
6 November 2026 (Friday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Dhanteras celebrate?
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi), the thirteenth tithi of Kartik's dark half, opens the five days of Diwali. Dhanvantari, physician of the gods, rose with the pot of amrita on this day; households buy metal — gold, silver, utensils, vehicles — and light the first diya for Yama at dusk.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras in 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: krishna trayodashi tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Dhanteras celebrate?
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi), the thirteenth tithi of Kartik's dark half, opens the five days of Diwali. Dhanvantari, physician of the gods, rose with the pot of amrita on this day; households buy metal — gold, silver, utensils, vehicles — and light the first diya for Yama at dusk.
What is the shubh muhurat on Dhanteras 2026?
The computed windows for 6 November 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:26 PM IST. Purchases are classically timed to the day's shubh spans — the Abhijit Muhurat above for the day, and the evening pradosh for the Lakshmi-Yama puja. Vehicle and property bookings timed to Dhanteras should still clear the day's Rahu Kaal.
Does the Dhanteras date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Dhanteras is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Dhanteras in 2027?
Dhanteras in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Dhanteras 2027 page, linked below.