Vijayadashami (Dussehra) 2026: Date & Significance
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (date for India; it may differ by a day elsewhere depending on local sunrise).
Marks the victory of Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura, observed at the Aparahna muhurat.
Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · computed at local sunrise using the Lahiri ayanamsa, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) date for your city
Festival dates can shift by a day depending on local sunrise. Check your city’s panchang: