Festival date logic
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026
दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana.
Direct answer
When is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 is on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.
Also searched as: Vijayadashami 2026, Dasara 2026.
Gregorian date
Wednesday, 21 October 2026Hindu date
Shukla Dashami, AshwinObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami (10th day of bright fortnight in Ashwin). This is the day after Navaratri ends, commemorating Rama's victory over Ravana, typically in October.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyDussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
DhanishtaCommon observance
noneSignificance
Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 is on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Dussehra / Vijayadashami.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.