Updated October 14, 2026. Dussehra / Vijayadashami is Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the city calendars checked for this guide. Below are verified Toronto and Brampton temple-calendar details and a practical way to confirm local programmes elsewhere in Canada. A religious date is not proof that a public Ramlila, Ravana Dahan or ticketed mela is scheduled. For a local plan, jump to our Toronto and GTA Dussehra guide or the Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton visitor guide.
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Canada Dussehra 2026 at a glance
| Quick question | Verified information for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dussehra / Vijayadashami | Tuesday, 20 October in the Toronto and Brampton panchang references used here. |
| Toronto temple programme | Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple: 10:30 a.m. Vijayadashami puja; 6:30 p.m. Durga Abhishekam; 7:30 p.m. banana-tree cutting; 8:00 p.m. special puja. Temple hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6–9 p.m. |
| Toronto Vijay Muhurat | 2:50–3:33 p.m. local time, per Drik Panchang Toronto. |
| Brampton temple calendar | Hindu Sabha Temple lists “Vijaya Dashami, Aparajita Pujan” on 20 October; separate public Ramlila and Ravana Dahan are not confirmed by that entry. |
| Public shows in other Canadian cities | Confirm the exact date, venue, start time, admission and safety arrangements with the event organiser. A religious calendar is not a public-event schedule. |
For the most useful city-specific details, jump to our Toronto and GTA guide, Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton guide, Toronto Ramlila and community-event guide or Edmonton Dussehra updates.
Toronto: Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple
Vijayadashami / Dussehra: Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Address: 468 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2H3.
The temple’s current official Navarathri and Vijayadashami notice lists Tuesday, October 20 hours as 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6–9 p.m.; it shows a 10:30 a.m. Vijayadashami special puja, 6:30 p.m. Durga Abhishekam, 7:30 p.m. banana-tree cutting ceremony and 8 p.m. special puja. Vidyarambham/Akshara Abhyasam can be booked between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. by contacting the temple. Recheck the notice before travelling in case the programme changes.
Official Toronto temple Navarathri and Vijayadashami notice.
Brampton: Hindu Sabha Temple
Address: 9225 The Gore Road, Brampton, ON L6P 0B6.
Published contact: (905) 794-4638.
Hindu Sabha Temple’s official 2026 calendar lists Sharad Navratri beginning October 11, Shri Durga Ashtami on October 18, Shri Mahanavami on October 19 and Vijaya Dashami / Aparajita Pujan on October 20. These are calendar entries, not confirmation of a separate public Dussehra show. For visitor details, see the official contact page or call (905) 794-4638 before going.
Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton official 2026 calendar · Temple contact and visitor information.
Vancouver and Surrey: check local temple announcements
Vancouver and Surrey share the wider Lower Mainland, but an event in one city should not be described as being in the other. The Hindu Society of North America’s Vancouver calendar lists Navratri beginning on 11 October and Vijayadashami on 20 October 2026. That is a calendar reference; it does not by itself confirm a public Ramlila, Ravana Dahan, ticketed mela or event start time.
For Surrey, use Lakshmi Narayan Mandir’s official festival calendar and temple website. The site lists the mandir at 8321 140 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 5K9, with contact number (604) 596-4777 and regular mandir hours of 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Those regular hours are not a confirmation of special Dussehra event hours; call the temple to check its current programme.
In Vancouver, open the HSNA Vancouver calendar and contact the named organiser if the page shows only a festival date rather than a public event timetable. For either city, verify the year, venue, entry instructions, any registration or donation requirement, public-transport route and end time before travelling.
I could not verify a complete current 2026 public Dussehra timetable for every Vancouver or Surrey venue from the official sources reviewed. This does not prove that no community celebrations exist; it means the article should not present an old venue list or previous-year effigy-burning time as confirmed for 2026.
What is confirmed for 2026—and what is not
For Toronto, Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple’s official Vijayadashami notice lists temple hours and special puja times for October 20. In Brampton, Hindu Sabha Temple’s live calendar lists “Vijaya Dashami, Aparajita Pujan.” Neither calendar, by itself, guarantees a separate public Ramlila show or Ravana Dahan programme.
| Area | Best next step | What to avoid assuming |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Check the Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple notice and city-specific panchang. | That a temple puja time is a public Ramlila time. |
| Brampton | Check Hindu Sabha Temple’s calendar and contact details. | That a public Ram Leela, tickets or fireworks are automatically scheduled. |
| Vancouver / Surrey | Check the local temple calendar, including Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Surrey’s festival calendar. | That a prior-year event repeats in 2026. |
| Edmonton | Check Hindu Society of Alberta for current notices; its site currently says the temple is temporarily closed following a fire. | That the usual temple venue is open or a community event has a confirmed venue. |
Canadian Dussehra date and timing
Vijayadashami / Dussehra is Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the city calendars checked for this guide. The festival date may be shared across cities, but the precise Vijay Muhurat and Aparahna windows are calculated for local time and should not be copied from one province to another.
| City / area | 2026 Vijay Muhurat reference | Source and note |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2:50–3:33 p.m. | Toronto Drik Panchang · HSNA Toronto calendar. |
| Brampton | 2:51–3:35 p.m. | Brampton Drik Panchang. |
| Edmonton | 3:01–3:42 p.m. | Edmonton Drik Panchang. |
| Vancouver / Surrey | Use the local city calendar | HSNA Vancouver calendar and Surrey Mandir calendar; confirm the exact ritual timing locally. |
These are religious timing references, not event schedules. Temple opening hours, Ramlila start times, ticketing and Ravana Dahan must be confirmed separately with the organiser.
Before booking travel: separate religious timing from event time
Three different times can appear in a Dussehra search, and they should not be confused:
- Festival date / tithi: the local panchang explains the date and lunar timing for the religious observance.
- Puja muhurat: an auspicious window calculated for a particular location and tradition. It is not necessarily the temple’s opening time.
- Public event schedule: the organiser sets doors-open time, stage performances, Ramlila, Ravan Dahan, food service, ticket entry and closing time.
For Toronto, the current Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple notice lists a 10:30 a.m. Vijayadashami special puja, evening Durga Abhishekam at 6:30 p.m., a banana-tree cutting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and a special puja at 8 p.m. The Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton calendar lists “Vijaya Dashami, Aparajita Pujan” on 20 October; it does not, by itself, confirm a public Ramlila or Ravana Dahan.
Before leaving any Canadian city, write down the exact source for the detail you need: panchang for religious timing, temple website for puja hours, organiser page for the public programme, and ticket page for entry terms. Check the return transit schedule and venue address using the local time zone. This short step prevents a common planning error: arriving for a public show that was never included in the religious-calendar listing.
How to use this Canada-wide Dussehra guide
This page is the national starting point. Use it to understand the festival date, compare official calendar sources and choose the right city guide. For a useful search result and a practical trip, match the page to what you need rather than treating every “Dussehra event” listing as the same kind of programme.
| Your question | Best place to start | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| What is the date and local muhurat? | Canada Dussehra date and muhurat guide | Use a city-specific panchang; do not copy Toronto timing to another province. |
| Which Toronto-area temples have published timings? | Toronto and GTA guide | The temple’s current date-specific notice, address and actual visitor hours. |
| Can I visit Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton? | Brampton temple guide | Public entry, calendar updates, accessibility and whether a separate event has been announced. |
| Is a Ramlila or Ravana Dahan scheduled? | Toronto Ramlila guide and the named event organiser | A current 2026 programme with exact venue, date, start time, admission and safety instructions. |
| What about Western Canada? | Edmonton guide and local Vancouver/Surrey temple calendars | Current venue status, time zone, public access and whether the listing is for 2026. |
Canada spans multiple time zones. Festival dates may align across cities, but muhurat windows and public event times are local. Check the correct city, then keep religious-calendar timing separate from venue opening, ticketed performance or crowd-exit information.
What to verify before attending a Dussehra event in Canada
Check the following before booking transport, taking time off work or travelling with family. These details help prevent common problems such as arriving at the right temple on the wrong event date or mistaking a religious calendar entry for a public show.
- Event identity and host. Is the notice for a temple puja, community Ramlila, Ravana Dahan, concert, mela or ticketed Garba/Dandiya event? Confirm the organiser’s name and official contact details.
- Current-year date and local time. Confirm that the page says 2026. A festival’s date, local Vijay Muhurat and the public programme start time are three different things.
- Exact venue. Verify the street address, entry gate, map pin, city and any venue change. Do not rely on a previous-year poster or a third-party summary without checking the host’s current notice.
- Admission and ticket terms. Check free entry vs. paid tickets, RSVP, age limits, donation expectations, payment method, refund terms and whether every family member needs a registration.
- Programme contents. Confirm whether Ramlila, Ravan Dahan, fireworks, bhog, prasad, children’s activities or cultural performances are explicitly listed. These are not interchangeable and must not be assumed.
- Access and accessibility. Ask about step-free entry, accessible parking, seating, washrooms, quiet areas, child policy, bags, footwear, photography and any prohibited items.
- Travel and return journey. Check current public-transit times, event traffic advisories, parking arrangements and the safe route back after the programme ends.
- Same-day updates. Look for weather-related changes, cancellation notices, crowd instructions and changes to the event schedule before leaving home.
When any of these details is missing, contact the organiser rather than filling in a likely time, fee or venue. If the organiser does not confirm a public event, treat it as unconfirmed. This is more useful to readers than an invented schedule and helps families make realistic plans.
Related guides: Toronto and GTA Dussehra guide · Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton guide · Toronto Ramlila and community event guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dussehra in Canada in 2026?
Toronto and Brampton Hindu calendars list Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Is a Toronto temple event confirmed?
Toronto Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple has published Navarathri and Vijayadashami programme information. Since its pages differ on parts of the timetable, confirm the precise schedule directly with the temple.
Is Ravana burning confirmed in Vancouver or Brampton?
The official sources reviewed do not confirm a current 2026 public effigy-burning schedule for those locations. Check directly with local organisers.
Practical plan for a reliable Dussehra visit in Canada
Once you have chosen a city, use this sequence to plan a visit without relying on an old poster or guessing at the timetable.
1. Choose your purpose before you search
If you want a religious observance, begin with the local panchang and the temple’s calendar. If you want to watch Ramlila or Ravan Dahan, search for a current event listing from a named community organisation or venue. If you want a family mela, check the organiser’s programme for children’s activities, food, seating and ticket rules. Searching only for “Dussehra events Canada” can mix these very different intents.
2. Verify date and venue together
Canada-wide calendars often list Vijayadashami on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, but the public event could be held another day, and the local muhurat varies by city. Check the event date, door time, start time, address and exact entrance on the same current organiser page. A general temple calendar is useful evidence of a religious observance, not proof of an outdoor public show.
3. Compare the details that affect the visit
| Need | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Puja or darshan | Ritual start time, visitor entry, dress/footwear rules and whether registration is needed. |
| Ramlila or stage show | Doors-open time, show start, language, duration, ticket prices, seating and refund rules. |
| Ravan Dahan / fireworks | Whether it is explicitly included, its approximate timing, viewing barriers, weather plan and exit instructions. |
| Family visit | Child admission, washrooms, accessible seating, permitted bags/food, quiet space and return transit. |
4. Build in travel and accessibility time
For the Toronto area, compare TTC, GO Transit and local municipal transit options using the actual venue and event finish time. For Brampton, Toronto, Vancouver or another city, check the transport agency’s current service updates and parking notices. Leave enough time for entry screening and queues; do not rely on a generic “arrive 45 minutes early” rule if the organiser gives a different instruction. If a visitor needs step-free access, mobility assistance, seating or sensory support, contact the venue in advance.
5. Save the organiser’s notice and recheck it
Save the official event link, venue map and booking confirmation on your phone. On the day, recheck for weather-related changes, venue moves, gate instructions or cancellation notices. If a public event cannot be confirmed in an organiser’s current notice, use the temple calendar as a date reference only and contact the host before travelling.
Canada Dussehra visitor checklist
Before you leave for a temple or public event, confirm a few practical details that can change the entire visit:
- Destination and time zone: use the full street address and the correct city calendar. Canada spans multiple time zones, so do not copy Toronto’s muhurat or an event start time into a Vancouver or Edmonton itinerary.
- Public access: confirm whether the programme is open to visitors, members only, registration-based or ticketed. Do not assume that a religious calendar entry guarantees a public entertainment programme.
- Entry, parking and transport: check the correct gate, parking availability, transit service times, accessible drop-off and the return route. Public event traffic plans may differ from normal temple access.
- Family and accessibility needs: ask about seating, step-free access, washrooms, children’s rules, sound levels and quiet areas if those details matter to your group.
- Food and permitted items: verify if prasad is available, whether food is permitted, and any restrictions on bags, photography, incense or other items. These rules are venue-specific.
- Same-day changes: recheck the organiser’s notice and save the contact number, ticket or confirmation details on your phone before setting off.
Keep the city-wide article as a starting point, then use its links to verify each venue directly. If a temple or organiser publishes a new 2026 schedule, the most useful update is a source-backed note with the date it was checked, the exact venue and what the announcement actually confirms—not an inferred schedule.
Related Canadian festival guides
For city-specific plans, continue to the appropriate page: the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area Dussehra guide covers Mississauga, Markham and nearby suburbs, while the Hindu Sabha Temple Brampton guide focuses on the temple’s calendar and visitor checks. The Canada Dussehra date and muhurat guide is for religious timing, and the Toronto Ramlila guide is for checking performance announcements separately from temple puja. For adjacent-season planning, see the Canada Navratri dates calendar and Garba and Dandiya visitor guide; use these for their own topics rather than treating them as Dussehra event listings.
Last checked: 14 October 2026. Dates and venue programmes may change; the linked temple and calendar pages are the recommended sources for final confirmation.