Dussehra 2038 Date — Thursday, October 7, 2038
When is Dussehra in 2038? Dussehra 2038 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2038.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2038 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Wed, 29 September 2038 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Tue, 5 October 2038 | |
| Maha Navami | Wed, 6 October 2038 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Thu, 7 October 2038 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2037 | Sun, 18 October 2037 |
| 2038 | Thu, 7 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 26 October 2039 |
| 2040 | Mon, 15 October 2040 |
| 2041 | Sat, 5 October 2041 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2038
- Durga Puja 2038 date — Tue, 5 October 2038
- Sharad Purnima 2038 date — Wed, 13 October 2038
- Sharad Navratri 2038 date — Wed, 29 September 2038
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2038 date — Tue, 28 September 2038
- Karva Chauth 2038 date — Sun, 17 October 2038
- Dhanteras 2038 date — Tue, 26 October 2038
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2038 date — Wed, 27 October 2038
- Diwali 2038 date — Thu, 28 October 2038
- Govardhan Puja 2038 date — Thu, 28 October 2038
- Bhai Dooj 2038 date — Fri, 29 October 2038
- Anant Chaturdashi 2038 date — Sun, 12 September 2038
- Chhath Puja 2038 date — Tue, 2 November 2038
