Hindu/Vedic · 2026
Vijaya Dashami · Vijayadashami
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
6 days away
Celebrates the victory of dharma through traditions of Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Regional Dussehra traditions can be materially different.
Celebrates the victory of dharma through traditions of Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Regional Dussehra traditions can be materially different.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi/New Delhi. Outside Delhi, compulsory/local-selection rules apply; this is not a State holiday assertion.
Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India · F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025 · verified · Checked 2026-10-11
Official holiday notificationAnnexure I, entry 14. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
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DoPT notification date · Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Annexure I, entry 14. Check subsequent notices and the applicable office calendar.
DoPT 2026 holiday notification, as hosted by NHAI