Dhanteras 2026: Know the Auspicious Shopping Muhurat 

Dhanteras Shopping 2026: Dhanteras marks the onset of the five-day Diwali festival. It is also known as Dhan Trayodashi. During this time, homes, markets, and everywhere around start glowing. People celebrate it for wealth, health, prosperity, and new beginnings. 

Traditionally, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber on this day. Shopping holds a special significance on this occasion. Many believe that anything bought on Dhanteras multiplies thirteen times. However, for explosive growth, ideally make purchases during Shubh Muhurat.

So, without delay, learn the auspicious shopping timings for Dhanteras 2026.

Dhanteras Date, Auspicious Yogas and Shubh Muhurat

Before you shop on Dhanteras, know when the festival falls, which auspicious yogas form that day, and the best timings for worship. 

Dhanteras Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

• Nakshatra: Hasta Nakshatra
• Yoga: Vishkumbha Yoga
• Planetary Positions: The Moon will transit through Virgo, while the Sun will transit through Libra.
• Lakshmi and Kuber Puja Muhurat: 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM.
• Jupiter: Dev Guru Jupiter will transit through Virgo in retrograde.
• Malavya Yoga: This auspicious Raj Yoga will form as Venus occupies its own sign, Libra.
• Pradosh Vrat: This year, Dhanteras will coincide with Shukra Pradosh Vrat.

For more on what to buy and avoid on Dhanteras, and the puja rituals, check out Dhanteras 2026.

Auspicious Shopping Muhurat on Friday Dhanteras

In 2026, Dhanteras falls on a Friday, which is considered auspicious because this day is particularly dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Further, Venus sits in its own sign, which is Libra, forming Malavya Raj Yoga. This yoga favours shopping and starting new ventures.

Dhanteras is considered a good day for shopping all day, except during Rahu Kaal. However, here are three auspicious shopping muhurats this year. Get to know about these timings. 

Choghadiya Muhurat

The first and most auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Dhanteras shopping runs from 8:16 AM to 9:48 AM on November 6, 2026.

During this period, you should purchase gold, silver, utensils, property, vehicles, or other essential items.

Abhijit Muhurat

The second auspicious time for Dhanteras shopping is Abhijit Muhurat.

According to the Panchang, this muhurat begins at 11:48 AM and continues until 12:56 PM.

Pradosh Kaal Muhurat

The third and last favourable time for Dhanteras shopping is during Pradosh Kaal. It begins at 5:49 PM and remains until 8:23 PM.

This period is highly favourable for shopping, puja, and other religious rituals.

Also Read: Diwali Calendar 2026