Dussehra 2031 Date — Saturday, October 25, 2031
When is Dussehra in 2031? Dussehra 2031 falls on Saturday, October 25, 2031.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2031 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 17 October 2031 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 23 October 2031 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 24 October 2031 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 25 October 2031 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2030 | Sun, 6 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Sat, 25 October 2031 |
| 2032 | Thu, 14 October 2032 |
| 2033 | Tue, 4 October 2033 |
| 2034 | Sun, 22 October 2034 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2031
- Durga Puja 2031 date — Thu, 23 October 2031
- Sharad Purnima 2031 date — Thu, 30 October 2031
- Sharad Navratri 2031 date — Fri, 17 October 2031
- Karva Chauth 2031 date — Mon, 3 November 2031
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2031 date — Thu, 16 October 2031
- Dhanteras 2031 date — Wed, 12 November 2031
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2031 date — Thu, 13 November 2031
- Diwali 2031 date — Fri, 14 November 2031
- Govardhan Puja 2031 date — Sat, 15 November 2031
- Bhai Dooj 2031 date — Sun, 16 November 2031
- Chhath Puja 2031 date — Thu, 20 November 2031
- Anant Chaturdashi 2031 date — Mon, 29 September 2031
