Dussehra 2027 Date — Sunday, October 10, 2027
When is Dussehra in 2027? Dussehra 2027 falls on Sunday, October 10, 2027.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2027 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 30 September 2027 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 7 October 2027 | |
| Maha Navami | Sat, 9 October 2027 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sun, 10 October 2027 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Victory of Durga over Mahishasura and Rama over Ravana — triumph of dharma.
How it is celebrated
Durga visarjan, sindoor khela, Ravana effigy burning, Ayudha puja, Vijayadashami processions.
Puja timing
Visarjan and shami puja during Vijay muhurta on Dashami.
Foods & offerings
Feast after visarjan; sweets exchanged.
Rituals
- Final Devi puja and visarjan to water.
- Exchange leaves of shami tree for gold (symbolic).
- Begin new learning or business.
Dussehra dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wed, 21 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Sun, 10 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Thu, 28 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 16 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Sun, 6 October 2030 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2027
- Durga Puja 2027 date — Thu, 7 October 2027
- Sharad Purnima 2027 date — Fri, 15 October 2027
- Karva Chauth 2027 date — Tue, 19 October 2027
- Sharad Navratri 2027 date — Thu, 30 September 2027
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 date — Thu, 30 September 2027
- Dhanteras 2027 date — Wed, 27 October 2027
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date — Thu, 28 October 2027
- Diwali 2027 date — Fri, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan Puja 2027 date — Sat, 30 October 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2027 date — Sun, 31 October 2027
- Chhath Puja 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Skanda Sashti 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
