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Dussehra 2026: Date and Tithi

In 2026, Dussehra falls on 20 October 2026 in New Delhi.

Tithi: Dashami (Shukla Paksha), lunar month Ashwin (amanta).

Rule: the date on which the tithi prevails at the afternoon (fourth fifth of daytime).

Dates are calculated for New Delhi. A festival can fall on a different date elsewhere because sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ between places.

Calendar for October 2026 in other cities