Public Holiday
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya DashamiDussehra 2516
Tuesday 6 October 2516
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Quick answers
- When is Dussehra 2516?
- Dussehra 2516 is on Tuesday 6 October 2516 in India.
- How many days until Dussehra 2516?
- 178935 days from today (Monday 9 November 2026).
- Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Dussehra 2517?
- Dussehra 2517 is on Monday 25 October 2517.
- Is the date of Dussehra 2516 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
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset6:11 PM
Rahu Kaal3:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Abhijit11:48 AM - 12:36 PM