Dashain in Australia
Dashain Tika 2026 is Wednesday, October 21. See the full October 11–25 calendar, Vijaya Dashami guidance and Australia dates.
Dashain 2026 quick answer
Dashain Tika (Vijaya Dashami) in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 21 October. The wider Dashain period runs from Ghatasthapana on 11 October through Kojagrat Purnima on 25 October.
An auspicious tika time can differ by location and panchanga. The calendar date is confirmed here; check a trusted local pandit or the official Nepal Panchanga notice before relying on an exact muhurat.
Dashain 2026 key dates
| Observance | Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana | Sunday, 11 October 2026 | Jamara is planted and Navaratri begins. |
| Phulpati | Saturday, 17 October 2026 | Sacred flowers and leaves are welcomed. |
| Maha Ashtami | Sunday, 18 October 2026 | Durga worship and family observances. |
| Maha Navami | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | The ninth day of Navaratri. |
| Vijaya Dashami / Tika | Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Elders give tika, jamara and blessings. |
| Kojagrat Purnima | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | The fifteen-day festival concludes. |
Australia city date and timing guidance
- Sydney: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Melbourne: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Brisbane: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Perth: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Adelaide: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Canberra: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Hobart: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
- Darwin: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — Exact tika muhurat varies by location; confirm locally.
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Dashain 2026 FAQ
- When is Dashain Tika in 2026?
- Dashain Tika, or Vijaya Dashami, falls on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
- When does Dashain 2026 start?
- Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
- When does Dashain 2026 end?
- The festival concludes with Kojagrat Purnima on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
- Is the Dashain tika time the same across Australia?
- No. An auspicious muhurat can differ by location and panchanga. Confirm the local time with a trusted pandit or official panchanga notice.
Upcoming Dashain Events
- MIT Dashain & Dussehra Celebration 2026 — Sydney Campus — 16 Oct 2026, Sydney
- Dashain Shubhakamana Saanjh 2026 — Brisbane Nepali Community — 16 Oct 2026, Brisbane
- Nepali Culture Connection: Dashain — Hurstville Library — 16 Oct 2026, Sydney
- Dashain Festival 2026 — Melbourne Nepalese Community West — 16 Oct 2026, Melbourne
- Dashain, Tihar & Chhath Cultural Program — Central Coast — 23 Oct 2026, Sydney
- Dashain & Tihar Festival 2026 Perth — 1 Nov 2026, Perth
- NAQ Multicultural Dashain, Tihar & Chhath Cultural Celebration 2026 — Brisbane — 14 Nov 2026, Brisbane
Dashain by City
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Dashain 2026 runs from Ghatasthapana on Sunday, 11 October through Kojagrat Purnima on Sunday, 25 October. The main family day, Vijaya Dashami or Dashain Tika, falls on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Dashain celebrates the victory of good over evil and brings families together for tika, jamara, blessings and festive meals. Nepali families in Australia often arrange ceremonies around work and school, but anyone following an auspicious muhurat should confirm a location-appropriate time with a trusted pandit or official panchanga notice.
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