Public Holiday
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya DashamiDussehra 2656
Sunday 19 October 2656
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Quick answers
- When is Dussehra 2656?
- Dussehra 2656 is on Sunday 19 October 2656 in India.
- How many days until Dussehra 2656?
- 230080 days from today (Wednesday 11 November 2026).
- Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Dussehra 2657?
- Dussehra 2657 is on Thursday 8 October 2657.
- Is the date of Dussehra 2656 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
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset5:59 PM
Rahu Kaal4:31 PM - 5:59 PM
Abhijit11:45 AM - 12:31 PM