Dussehra in 🇮🇳 India
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Dussehra in India
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) marks the victory of good over evil; giant effigies of Ravana are burned across India in dramatic Ramlila performances, with the most spectacular in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan drawing lakhs of spectators.
About Dussehra
Hindu festival on the tenth day of Navratri celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over demon king Ravana, observed with Ramlila performances, effigies of Ravana burned, and worship of Goddess Durga.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oct. 12 | Saturday |
| 2026 | Oct. 20 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Oct. 9 | Saturday |
| 2028 | Sept. 27 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | Oct. 16 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Oct. 6 | Sunday |