Updated 12 October 2026. Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, falls on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the London calendar. This guide uses the London-specific Panchang for the date and Vijay Muhurat rather than reusing the 2025 timings or converting Indian Standard Time directly to UK time.
Dussehra 2026 date in the UK
Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Location basis: London, England, UK.
London Vijay Muhurat: 2:29 pm–3:10 pm local time (BST), according to Drik Panchang’s London page.
Dashami Tithi: begins at 8:20 am on 20 October and ends at 9:41 am on 21 October, London local time.
Source: Drik Panchang — Vijayadashami date and puja timings for London, 2026.
What is Vijay Muhurat?
Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious period associated with Vijayadashami observances. The London calculation above is location-specific; sunrise and local Panchang calculations can affect the timing. Follow your temple’s guidance for Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Seema Avalanghan or any family-specific ritual rather than treating a generic online time as universal.
Why do some UK events list Dussehra on 21 October?
Religious observance and the date of a community programme are not always identical. The London Panchang lists Vijayadashami on 20 October. Separately, Lohana Community South London’s 2026 events diary lists its community Dussehra programme for 21 October, and Drik Panchang gives a separate Bengal Vijayadashami observance on 21 October. Check the specific temple or community calendar before deciding which day to attend.
Lohana Community South London — 2026 events diary.
Confirmed UK events around Vijayadashami
SKLPC Dussehra Garba — Northolt
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7:30–11:00 pm.
Venue: Grand Marquee, SKLPC (UK), India Gardens, West End Road, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6RE.
The ticket page lists a Dussehra Garba session and says tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. It also gives venue-specific parking and entry rules, including restrictions on metal dandiya sticks and outside food.
SKLPC official Dussehra Garba ticket page.
Vijaya Dasami at Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple of UK — Tividale
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Venue: 101 Dudley Road East, Tividale, West Midlands B69 3DU.
The temple lists Vidyarambham / Akshara Abhyaasam in three batches beginning at 10:00 am, 11:30 am and 6:00 pm, followed by Lalitha Sahasranama Archana at 7:30 pm. The page lists a £31 donation for Vidyarambham and £15 for the archana; confirm arrangements with the temple before attending.
Temple’s official Vijaya Dasami programme.
Dussehra puja timings for other UK cities
The London Vijay Muhurat should not be copied directly into schedules for Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Coventry or other places. Use the city-specific Panchang or ask your local temple to confirm the date and time for your exact location. The lunar tithi can span two civil dates, and regional traditions may observe different associated rituals.
How Dussehra is celebrated
Vijayadashami celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Many North Indian communities remember Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, while other traditions connect the festival with Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. UK celebrations may include prayers, Ramlila, Garba, family gatherings or symbolic finales. Not every venue holds a public Ravana effigy burning, so do not assume one will take place without an official programme.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dussehra in London in 2026?
Tuesday 20 October 2026, according to the London Panchang.
What is the London Vijay Muhurat?
Drik Panchang lists 2:29 pm–3:10 pm local time for London. Confirm with your temple if you follow a particular local Panchang or tradition.
Why does the Dashami Tithi continue into 21 October?
The listed tithi begins on 20 October and ends the next morning. The relevant observance date depends on the Panchang rule and local tradition, so follow your temple’s instructions.
Is a 2025 muhurat still valid?
No. Use current-year, location-specific calculations; do not reuse 2025 timings.
Related UK festival guides
For the complete observance dates, use the UK Navratri and Dussehra 2026 calendar. For local programmes, see Dussehra events in London, Leicester and Birmingham.
Last checked: 12 October 2026. Timings shown are for London unless a different venue is explicitly named. Verify religious observances with the local temple before making plans.
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