Dussehra 2027 Date – 9 October
Dussehra 2027 is on 9 October (Saturday). Dussehra is the victory of good over evil, the day after Navratri ends. Also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashain. Dates are calculated for New Delhi. It is a central-government gazetted holiday.
Maha Navami
The last day of Navratri, the day before Dussehra.
Dussehra – Vijayadashami
Ravana effigies are burnt, Durga idols are immersed, and the day is considered auspicious for starting new ventures.
What Dussehra celebrates
Dussehra marks two victories of good over evil: Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana in the Ramayana, and Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. It falls on Dashami, the tenth lunar day of the bright fortnight of Ashvin, right after the nine nights of Navratri.
How Dussehra is celebrated
- Ramlila and Ravana Dahan — towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt at sunset across North India.
- Durga Visarjan — idols are immersed in rivers and the sea, especially in Bengal, after Sindoor Khela.
- Mysuru Dasara — a ten-day state festival ending in the Jamboo Savari elephant procession.
- Ayudha Puja and Vidyarambham — tools and vehicles are worshipped, and young children begin their education.
- Shami puja and exchanging Shami or Apta leaves as "gold" in Maharashtra.
An auspicious day for new beginnings
Vijayadashami is one of the three and a half most auspicious days (sade teen muhurat) in many traditions, so people choose it to buy vehicles, gold or property, start a business, or begin learning.
Planning ahead? Dussehra 2026 falls on 20 October (Tuesday).
Frequently asked questions
When is Dussehra in 2027?
Dussehra 2027 is on 9 October (Saturday), as calculated for New Delhi. In some regions the date can differ by a day, depending on when the tithi begins and ends locally.
When is Maha Navami 2027?
Maha Navami 2027 is on 8 October (Friday).
Is Dussehra a bank holiday?
Yes. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on the central government's gazetted holiday list, so central government offices and most banks are closed.
How many days after Dussehra is Diwali?
Diwali usually falls about 20 days after Dussehra — Rama is said to have returned to Ayodhya on Diwali after his victory.
When is Dussehra 2026?
Dussehra 2026 is on 20 October (Tuesday).