Public Holiday
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami
India
Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya DashamiDussehra 2879
Sunday 15 October 2879
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Quick answers
- When is Dussehra 2879?
- Dussehra 2879 is on Sunday 15 October 2879 in India.
- How many days until Dussehra 2879?
- 311522 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 2880?
- Dussehra 2880 is on Saturday 2 November 2880.
- Is the date of Dussehra 2879 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 Navami
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaAtiganda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset6:08 PM
Rahu Kaal4:39 PM - 6:08 PM
Abhijit11:47 AM - 12:34 PM