Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2718

Friday 25 October 2718

252730 days to go | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2718

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When is Dussehra 2718?
Dussehra 2718 is on Friday 25 October 2718 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2718?
252730 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 2719?
Dussehra 2719 is on Tuesday 14 October 2719.
Is the date of Dussehra 2718 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
Sunset5:55 PM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM - 12:07 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:30 PM
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Dussehra in other years

YearDateDay
27175 NovemberMondayView
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271914 OctoberTuesdayView
27201 NovemberMondayView