Silver Rate on Festivals
The silver price on every Dhanteras, Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, Dussehra, Navratri and Gudi Padwa since 2000, in the currency where each festival matters most, with how much it has changed since. Prices are the international silver price converted at each day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and making charges.
| Festival | Next | Last festival | Since then |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasIndia | 6 Nov 2026in 14 days | 18 Oct 2025 | +16.1% |
| DiwaliIndia | 8 Nov 2026in 16 days | 20 Oct 2025 | +13.2% |
| Akshaya TritiyaIndia | 9 May 2027in 198 days | 19 Apr 2026 | −33.0% |
| DussehraIndia | 9 Oct 2027in 351 days | 20 Oct 2026 | −7.1% |
| NavratriIndia | 30 Sep 2027in 342 days | 11 Oct 2026 | −13.3% |
| Gudi PadwaIndia | 7 Apr 2027in 166 days | 19 Mar 2026 | −22.9% |
Silver Price on Festivals: FAQ
Which is the next festival for buying silver?
Dhanteras, on Friday, 6 November 2026 (in 14 days). The table lists the next date of every festival on this page.
Which festivals are associated with buying silver?
In India, silver coins, utensils and idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha are bought on Dhanteras and Diwali, and silver is also bought on Akshaya Tritiya, Dussehra, Navratri and Gudi Padwa — often by families for whom gold is too expensive.
Does silver get more expensive before Indian festivals?
Not reliably. Across 6 Indian festivals, the average change in the 30 days before the festival ranged from +0.1% to +2.1% in rupee terms since 2000. Festival demand in India matters, but the price is set by the world market — interest rates, the dollar and investment flows — and by the rupee. Each festival page shows the figures year by year.
Are these the prices Indian shops charged?
No. They are the international silver price converted to local currency at each day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before import duty, GST or VAT, dealer premiums and making charges. Indian shop prices were higher by the import duty in force at the time and by GST (3% since July 2017).