Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2569

Friday 20 October 2569

198306 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 20 Oct - Sun, 22 Oct 2569

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When is Dussehra 2569?
Dussehra 2569 is on Friday 20 October 2569 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2569?
198306 days from today (Tuesday 10 November 2026).
Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
When is Dussehra 2570?
Dussehra 2570 is on Tuesday 9 October 2570.
Is the date of Dussehra 2569 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
YogaDhriti
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM - 12:07 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:31 PM
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