Dussehra 2026

Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Timings below are in IST for New Delhi.

Dussehra 2026 date and timings

DateTuesday, 20 October 2026
TithiShukla Dashami
Tithi begins12:51 PM, 20 Oct
Tithi ends2:12 PM, 21 Oct
Aparahna (afternoon)1:14 PM to 3:31 PM

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About Dussehra

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and of the Goddess over Mahishasura.

How the date is fixed

It is the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half of Ashwin, on the day Dashami prevails in the afternoon. In Bengal, Bijoya Dashami can fall a day later.

Dussehra in other years

Frequently Asked Questions

Dussehra 2026 kab hai? (When is Dussehra in 2026?)

Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (New Delhi).

What is the tithi of Dussehra 2026?

Shukla Dashami, from 12:51 PM, 20 Oct to 2:12 PM, 21 Oct (IST).

What is the Aparahna (afternoon) time on Dussehra 2026?

1:14 PM to 3:31 PM in New Delhi.