Vijaya Dashami 2026 date

About Vijaya Dashami

Dussehra, the tenth day of the bright half of Ashwin, celebrating the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. In Nepal it is the day of Dashain Tika, when elders give tika and blessings.

Vijaya Dashami 2026 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Vijaya Dashami in 2026?

In New Delhi, Vijaya Dashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Is Vijaya Dashami 2026 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, Sydney has a different date from New Delhi.

Is Vijaya Dashami a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.