Dussehra celebrations with Lord Rama prevailing over the Demon Ravana.Dussehra for the year 2018 is celebrated/ observed on Thursday, October 18.
Dussehra also known as Maha Navami is observed in the month of Ashvin on the 10th day of Shukla Paksha. The day celebrates good over evil.
More information on Dussehra. (Dates, Customs and History for Dussehra)
| Dussehra | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Dussehra, Vijayadashami, Dasara, Navratri, Maha Navami |
| Type: | Observance, Hindu |
| When: | Ashvin which is September or October |
How many days to Dussehra 2018?
Thursday, October 18th is the 290 day of the 2018 calendar year with -27 days until the celebration/ observance of Dussehra 2018.
October 2018 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 - Mon | Shemini Atzeret 2018 | Jewish | -45 |
| Oct 1 - Mon | Child Health Day 2018 | Observance | -45 |
| Oct 2 - Tues | Simchat Torah 2018 | Jewish | -44 |
| Oct 8 - Mon | Columbus Day 2018 | Federal Holiday | -38 |
| Oct 9 - Tues | Leif Erikson 2018 | Observance | -37 |
| Oct 9 - Tues | Navratri 2018 | Hindu | -37 |
| Oct 16 - Tues | Boss's Day 2018 | Observance | -30 |
| Oct 18 - Thurs | Dussehra 2018 | Hindu | -28 |
| Oct 31 - Wed | Halloween 2018 | Observance | -15 |