Public Holiday
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya DashamiDussehra 2871
Wednesday 14 October 2871
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Quick answers
- When is Dussehra 2871?
- Dussehra 2871 is on Wednesday 14 October 2871 in India.
- How many days until Dussehra 2871?
- 308599 days from today (Saturday 14 November 2026).
- Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Dussehra 2872?
- Dussehra 2872 is on Tuesday 1 November 2872.
- Is the date of Dussehra 2871 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
YogaSukarma
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset6:09 PM
Rahu Kaal12:11 PM - 1:40 PM
Abhijit11:47 AM - 12:35 PM