Dussehra 2039 Date — Wednesday, October 26, 2039
When is Dussehra in 2039? Dussehra 2039 falls on Wednesday, October 26, 2039.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2039 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 18 October 2039 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon, 24 October 2039 | |
| Maha Navami | Tue, 25 October 2039 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 26 October 2039 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2038 | Thu, 7 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 26 October 2039 |
| 2040 | Mon, 15 October 2040 |
| 2041 | Sat, 5 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Fri, 24 October 2042 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2039
- Durga Puja 2039 date — Mon, 24 October 2039
- Sharad Purnima 2039 date — Mon, 31 October 2039
- Sharad Navratri 2039 date — Tue, 18 October 2039
- Karva Chauth 2039 date — Sat, 5 November 2039
- Dhanteras 2039 date — Mon, 14 November 2039
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2039 date — Tue, 15 November 2039
- Diwali 2039 date — Wed, 16 November 2039
- Govardhan Puja 2039 date — Thu, 17 November 2039
- Bhai Dooj 2039 date — Thu, 17 November 2039
- Chhath Puja 2039 date — Mon, 21 November 2039
- Skanda Sashti 2039 date — Mon, 21 November 2039
- Tulsi Vivah 2039 date — Sun, 27 November 2039
