Dhanteras in 2025 falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025. On the Hindu calendar it is Trayodashi (13th day) of Krishna Paksha in Kartik. The main Diwali period then follows over the next few days. For Jains, Dhanteras as a standalone Jain festival is not observed in the same way; the Diwali period is usually marked by focusing on Mahavira’s nirvana, lamps for reflection and ahimsa, and basic vows rather than wealth-centric customs. You may read a concise Jain perspective here: