Dussehra in India
In 2026, Dussehra falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Photo by Joshua Gobin on UnsplashUpdated 13 Oct 2026
About Dussehra
Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is observed by burning effigies of Ravana. The festival is a public holiday in several Indian states and concludes the ten-day Navratri celebrations.
Dussehra dates in India
Observance dates for Dussehra across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 2024 | 12 Oct 2024 | Saturday | Dussehra |
| 2025 | 2 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Dussehra |
| 2026This year | 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 2027 | 9 Oct 2027 | Saturday | Dussehra |
| 2028 | 27 Sep 2028 | Wednesday | Dussehra |
| 2029 | 16 Oct 2029 | Tuesday | Dussehra |
| 2030 | 6 Oct 2030 | Sunday | Dussehra |
| 2031 | 25 Oct 2031 | Saturday | Dussehra |
24 Oct 2023
Tuesday · Dussehra
12 Oct 2024
Saturday · Dussehra
2 Oct 2025
Thursday · Dussehra
20 Oct 2026
Tuesday · Dussehra
9 Oct 2027
Saturday · Dussehra
27 Sep 2028
Wednesday · Dussehra
16 Oct 2029
Tuesday · Dussehra
6 Oct 2030
Sunday · Dussehra
25 Oct 2031
Saturday · Dussehra
