Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2143

Thursday 17 October 2143

42714 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2143 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Dussehra 2143?
Dussehra 2143 is on Thursday 17 October 2143 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2143?
42714 days from today (Thursday 5 November 2026).
Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
When is Dussehra 2144?
Dussehra 2144 is on Tuesday 6 October 2144.
Is the date of Dussehra 2143 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.

Significance

Celebrates the victory of good over evil: Rama over Ravana, and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.

How it is celebrated

  • Ramlila performances ending with the burning of Ravana effigies
  • Durga idol immersion in Bengal and the east
  • Shami tree worship and exchanging Apta leaves in Maharashtra
  • Starting new ventures on this auspicious day

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Navami
NakshatraShravana
YogaDhriti
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Rahu Kaal1:33 PM - 2:59 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:30 PM
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Dussehra in other years

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