Dussehra celebrations with Lord Rama prevailing over the Demon Ravana.Dussehra for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on Wednesday, October 1.
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 2025?
Wednesday, October 1st is the 273 day of the 2025 calendar year with 6 years, 10 months, 13 days until the celebration/ observance of Dussehra 2025.
October 2025 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 - Wed | Dussehra 2025 | Hindu | 2509 |
| Oct 2 - Thurs | Yom Kippur 2025 | Jewish | 2510 |
| Oct 6 - Mon | Child Health Day 2025 | Observance | 2514 |
| Oct 7 - Tues | Sukkot 2025 | Jewish | 2515 |
| Oct 9 - Thurs | Leif Erikson 2025 | Observance | 2517 |
| Oct 13 - Mon | Columbus Day 2025 | Federal Holiday | 2521 |
| Oct 14 - Tues | Shemini Atzeret 2025 | Jewish | 2522 |
| Oct 15 - Wed | Simchat Torah 2025 | Jewish | 2523 |
| Oct 16 - Thurs | Boss's Day 2025 | Observance | 2524 |
| Oct 21 - Tues | Diwali 2025 | Hindu | 2529 |
| Oct 31 - Fri | Halloween 2025 | Observance | 2539 |