Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2344

Tuesday 17 October 2344

116127 days to go | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 14 Oct - Tue, 17 Oct 2344 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Dussehra 2344?
Dussehra 2344 is on Tuesday 17 October 2344 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2344?
116127 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026).
Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
When is Dussehra 2345?
Dussehra 2345 is on Saturday 6 October 2345.
Is the date of Dussehra 2344 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
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Rahu Kaal3:01 PM - 4:29 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:30 PM
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