Dussehra 2028 Date — Thursday, September 28, 2028
When is Dussehra in 2028? Dussehra 2028 falls on Thursday, September 28, 2028.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 19 September 2028 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Tue, 26 September 2028 | |
| Maha Navami | Wed, 27 September 2028 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Thu, 28 September 2028 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun, 10 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Thu, 28 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 16 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Sun, 6 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Sat, 25 October 2031 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Tue, 3 October 2028
- Sharad Navratri 2028 date — Tue, 19 September 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 date — Mon, 18 September 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
