Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on 20/10/2026 this year, marking Lord Rama's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana, marking the triumph of good over evil and the close of the Navratri festival period.

Across India it's observed through burning towering effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad, following weeks of Ramlila performances staging the Ramayana in the run-up to the day. Delhi's Ramlila Maidan and Mysuru's royal Dasara procession, featuring decorated elephants, are among the country's most famous celebrations.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.