When is Dussehra 2026?

Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday 20th Oct, 2026 (20/10/2026) in 720 days

What is Dussehra?

Dussehra

The Dussehra festival that marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana is also known as Vijayadashami, Dashain or Dasara. Rama killed Ravana on that day. Dussehra, festival celebrated on the tenth day, marks the end of the nine days of Navratri.

During this festival, people decorate the entrances of houses and shops with flower studded strings called "Torans", which means “Floral Gateways ".

At night, the effigies of Meghanad, Kumbhakaran and Ravana are stuffed with firecrackers and set alight.

Dates for Dussehra from 2015 to 2030

The next occurrence of Dussehra is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Dussehra 2030SundayOct 6th in 2167 days
Dussehra 2029TuesdayOct 16th in 1812 days
Dussehra 2028WednesdaySep 27th in 1428 days
Dussehra 2027SaturdayOct 9th in 1074 days
Dussehra 2026TuesdayOct 20th in 720 days
Dussehra 2025ThursdayOct 2nd in 337 days
Dussehra 2024SaturdayOct 12th 17 days ago
Dussehra 2023TuesdayOct 24th 371 days ago
Dussehra 2022WednesdayOct 5th 755 days ago
Dussehra 2021FridayOct 15th 1110 days ago
Dussehra 2020SundayOct 25th 1465 days ago
Dussehra 2019TuesdayOct 8th 1848 days ago
Dussehra 2018FridayOct 19th 2202 days ago
Dussehra 2017SaturdaySep 30th 2586 days ago
Dussehra 2016TuesdayOct 11th 2940 days ago
Dussehra 2015ThursdayOct 22nd 3295 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateOct 20, 2026
When? Starts in 720 days
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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