Dussehra Countdown 2026
A live countdown to Dussehra on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, in your own time zone.
How to use: The timer counts the days, hours, minutes and seconds to Dussehra. Share it with family and friends, or make a free greeting card.
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on the tenth day after Navratri begins. The 2027 date is expected and may differ by a day in some calendars. Counts to local midnight on your device. Updated October 2026.
How to use the Dussehra Countdown
About Dussehra: Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, with Ramlila plays and fairs across India.
When is Dussehra 2026? Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on the tenth day after Navratri begins. The 2027 date is expected and may differ by a day in some calendars.
The timer above counts down to midnight at the start of the festival day in your device’s own time zone, so it is correct whether you are in Canada, India, the UK or anywhere else. Keep your phone or computer on automatic time for the most accurate count.
Planning tips: use the countdown to book travel early, order gifts or food in time, plan time off work or school, and send greetings a day or two before Dussehra so they arrive while people are preparing.
Worked example: on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:00 pm the countdown shows 9 days and 6 hours, because nine full days plus the six hours until midnight remain before Dussehra.
Send wishes with our free Dussehra greeting card maker, or see every upcoming celebration on the world festival countdowns page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dussehra 2026?
Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on the tenth day after Navratri begins. The 2027 date is expected and may differ by a day in some calendars.
How many days until Dussehra?
The live timer above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.
Does the countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to local midnight on your device, so it is correct anywhere in the world.
Can I make a Dussehra greeting card?
Yes. Our free card maker has Dussehra wishes in English and other languages, with your name, ready to download or share on WhatsApp.