Dussehra 2026
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, in 2026: the day and its afternoon pūjā time for your city, from the Āśvina śukla Daśamī.
Dussehra in Delhi
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Delhi, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Mumbai
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Mumbai, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Kolkata
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Kolkata, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Chennai
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Chennai, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Bengaluru
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Bengaluru, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Hyderabad
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Hyderabad, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Ahmedabad
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Ahmedabad, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Pune
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Pune, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Jaipur
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Jaipur, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in Lucknow
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Lucknow, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
Dussehra in London
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 3 days. In London, the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Wednesday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday.
Dussehra in New York City
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 3 days. In New York City, the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Monday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday.
Dussehra in Toronto
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 3 days. In Toronto, the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Monday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday.
Dussehra in Sydney
Wednesday, 21 October
Dussehra is in 3 days. In Sydney, the Daśamī holds pradoṣa on both Tuesday and Wednesday and the afternoon only on Wednesday, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Dubai
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Dubai, the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Wednesday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday.
Dussehra in Singapore
Tuesday, 20 October
Dussehra is in 2 days. In Singapore, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday.
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Daśamī runs from Tue 12:50 to Wed 14:12: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in London
London timeIn London, the Daśamī runs from Tue 08:20 to Wed 09:42: the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Wednesday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Monday or Tuesday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Daśamī runs from Tue 03:20 to Wed 04:42: the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Monday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Monday or Tuesday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Daśamī runs from Tue 03:20 to Wed 04:42: the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Monday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Daśamī runs from Tue 18:20 to Wed 19:42: the Daśamī holds pradoṣa on both Tuesday and Wednesday and the afternoon only on Wednesday, so Dussehra is on Wednesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Daśamī runs from Tue 11:20 to Wed 12:42: the Daśamī holds Tuesday’s afternoon and not Wednesday’s, so Dussehra is on Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Tuesday or Wednesday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Daśamī runs from Tue 15:20 to Wed 16:42: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Dussehra is on the earlier day, Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2026
Dussehra 2026 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiPūjā 13:13 – 15:29
- MumbaiPūjā 13:32 – 15:52
- KolkataPūjā 12:50 – 14:48
- ChennaiPūjā 13:04 – 15:25
- BengaluruPūjā 13:14 – 15:36
- HyderabadPūjā 13:10 – 15:30
- AhmedabadPūjā 13:33 – 15:51
- PunePūjā 13:29 – 15:48
- JaipurPūjā 13:19 – 15:36
- LucknowPūjā 12:59 – 15:15
- LondonPūjā 13:46 – 15:51
- New York CityPūjā 13:45 – 15:56
- TorontoPūjā 14:06 – 16:15
- DubaiPūjā 13:12 – 15:29
- SingaporePūjā 15:20 – 16:26
- SydneyPūjā 13:58 – 16:35
Other years: Dussehra 2027, Dussehra 2028; all Dussehra dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284, with the page for each.
When is Dussehra 2026?
In Delhi, on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with the Aparājitā pūjā in the afternoon, 13:13 to 15:29. In Sydney, it is Wednesday, 21 October. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 284
Is Vijayadashami the same day?
Yes. Dussehra is the popular name of Vijayādaśamī, the Āśvina śukla Daśamī, when Aparājitā is worshipped in the afternoon. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 283
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Dussehra is decided by the Daśamī in the afternoon at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 284
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The Āśvina śukla Daśamī in the afternoon. When it is in both afternoons, the earlier day is kept, unless Śravaṇa holds the later one. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284.
- Afternoon
- The fourth fifth of the daytime: our reading of the five-part day. Pradoṣa is the secondary time.
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method