How many days until Dussehra 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 343 days until Dussehra 2027 (Vijaya Dashami), on Saturday 9 October 2027.
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Key facts
- Date: Saturday 9 October 2027.
- Observed in: India and Nepal.
- How the date is set: Dussehra falls on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half of the lunar month of Ashvin, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Dussehra 2027 (Vijaya Dashami), on Saturday 9 October 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 343 days, or 49 weeks
- 245 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Saturday
When are the next dates for Dussehra?
Dussehra 2027 (Vijaya Dashami) is on Saturday 9 October 2027, and Dussehra 2028 (Vijaya Dashami) is on Wednesday 27 September 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 9 October 2027 | 343 |
| 2028 | Wednesday 27 September 2028 | 697 |
Some Indian states add a second holiday day, and Nepal marks the main Dashain tika day separately.
How is the date of Dussehra set?
Dussehra falls on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half of the lunar month of Ashvin, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.
Dussehra (दशहरा), also called Vijaya Dashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, including Rama's defeat of Ravana. It is marked with Ramlila plays and the burning of Ravana effigies.
The 2027 date is the Dussehra holiday on the central government's list for offices in Delhi. The 2028 date is Vijayadashami as calculated for New Delhi by Drik Panchang, until the government publishes its 2028 list.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Dussehra 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 343 days until Dussehra 2027 (Vijaya Dashami), on Saturday 9 October 2027. That is 49 weeks, with 245 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Dussehra 2027?
- Dussehra 2027 (Vijaya Dashami) falls on Saturday 9 October 2027. Dussehra falls on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half of the lunar month of Ashvin, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.
- When is Dussehra in 2028?
- Dussehra 2028 (Vijaya Dashami) falls on Wednesday 27 September 2028. Some Indian states add a second holiday day, and Nepal marks the main Dashain tika day separately.
- Why does the date of Dussehra change?
- Dussehra falls on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half of the lunar month of Ashvin, the day after the nine nights of Navratri. Some Indian states add a second holiday day, and Nepal marks the main Dashain tika day separately.