Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2243

Monday 23 October 2243

79244 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 21 Oct - Mon, 23 Oct 2243

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When is Dussehra 2243?
Dussehra 2243 is on Monday 23 October 2243 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2243?
79244 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 2244?
Dussehra 2244 is on Saturday 12 October 2244.
Is the date of Dussehra 2243 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 Dashami
NakshatraShravana
YogaShula
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset5:48 PM
Rahu Kaal7:49 AM - 9:14 AM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:28 PM
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Dussehra in other years

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22451 OctoberWednesdayView