Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 ยท expected date
โณ Expected date โ pending official confirmation
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
There are 85 days until Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026, which falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Thatโs 85 days ยท about 12 weeks ยท about 3 months.
- Date
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival marking the triumph of good over evil. Falling on the tenth day that closes the nine nights of Navratri, it is observed across India and by Hindu communities worldwide, most famously through the burning of towering effigies of the demon king Ravana.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) guide.