Public Holiday
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya DashamiDussehra 2226
Sunday 1 October 2226
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Quick answers
- When is Dussehra 2226?
- Dussehra 2226 is on Sunday 1 October 2226 in India.
- How many days until Dussehra 2226?
- 73013 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 2227?
- Dussehra 2227 is on Saturday 20 October 2227.
- Is the date of Dussehra 2226 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
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaShobhana
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:11 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Rahu Kaal4:42 PM - 6:12 PM
Abhijit11:48 AM - 12:36 PM