How Many Days Until Dussehra 2026?

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Dussehra

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Dussehra is today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Weeks left: 0 days
Weekdays left (Mon–Fri): 0
Weekend days left: 0
Hours left: 0

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About Dussehra

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil on the tenth day after Navratri.

Dussehra by country

Country	Next date	Days left	Day off?
India	Oct 20, 2026 (Tue)	Today	Yes – gazetted holiday

Dussehra dates in 2026–2027

Year	Date
2026	Tuesday, October 20
2027	Saturday, October 9

Lunar-calendar dates are listed once they are officially published. Source: DoPT gazetted & restricted holidays 2026 (dfe.gov.in, staffnews.in); DoPT gazetted & restricted holidays 2027, OM dated 16.07.2026 (govtstaff.com).

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026?

Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

How many days until Dussehra?

Dussehra is today.

Is Dussehra a public holiday?

Yes – it is a gazetted holiday in India.

When is Dussehra 2027?

Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday, October 9, 2027, 354 days from today.

Why does Dussehra change date every year?

It follows a lunar calendar. Twelve lunar months are about 11 days shorter than the solar year, and a leap month is added every two or three years, so the date moves within a window of about a month.