Dhanteras

Dhanteras falls on 06/11/2026 this year, marking the first of the five days of Diwali, dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, and considered auspicious for wealth.

Across India it's observed through buying gold, silver or new utensils — believed to bring prosperity through the year — and lighting the first diyas of the Diwali season. jewellery and utensil shops see some of their heaviest footfall of the year in the days around Dhanteras.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.