Dussehra Dates. When is Dussehra in India?
Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is an Indian festival that celebrates good forces over evil forces. It spans for 10 days and is celebrated in varied traditions across India. In the table below, you will find when Dussehra is official marked and celebrated in India over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Sunday | October 17 | Dussehra |
| 2011 |
Thursday | October 6 | Dussehra |
| 2012 |
Wednesday | October 24 | Dussehra |
| 2013 |
Sunday | October 13 | Dussehra |
| 2014 |
Friday | October 3 | Dussehra |
| 2015 |
Thursday | October 22 | Dussehra |
| 2016 |
Tuesday | October 11 | Dussehra |
| 2017 |
Saturday | September 30 | Dussehra |
| 2018 |
Friday | October 19 | Dussehra |
| 2019 |
Tuesday | October 8 | Dussehra |
| 2020 |
Sunday | October 25 | Dussehra |
| 2021 |
Friday | October 15 | Dussehra |
| 2022 |
Wednesday | October 5 | Dussehra |
| 2023 |
Tuesday | October 24 | Dussehra |
| 2024 |
Saturday | October 12 | Dussehra |
| 2025 |
Thursday | October 2 | Dussehra |
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