Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Fiji is on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 — a day after India — because the Dashami tithi begins on Tuesday evening local time. Fiji, with its large Indo-Fijian Hindu community, is famous for its Ramleela and Navratri celebrations — and, like the rest of the western Pacific, marks Vijayadashami on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window (Fiji Time (UTC+12)) — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Suva with a local panchang.

Fiji, with its large Indo-Fijian Hindu community, is famous for its Ramleela and Navratri celebrations — and, like the rest of the western Pacific, marks Vijayadashami on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

How Fiji celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Ramayana recitals and Ramleela are a hallmark of Fiji Hindu life through the nine nights, alongside Navratri Devi worship and Golu. Because Fiji is far ahead of India, Vijayadashami falls on 21 October local time, and Diwali follows in November as a public holiday.

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Dussehra 2026 city by city in Fiji

Nadi & the west

The Sri Siva Subramaniya temple in Nadi, one of the largest Hindu temples in the southern hemisphere, and community mandirs hold Navaratri festivals.

Suva & the east

The capital’s temples and TISI Sangam and Sanatan associations organise Ramleela and Navratri programmes.

Lautoka & beyond

Temples and community halls across Viti Levu hold Navratri and Dussehra celebrations.

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Community associations and temples usually announce their exact 2026 garba, Durga Puja and Dussehra dates a few weeks ahead — check your local temple or association for venues and times.

Dussehra 2026 dates in Fiji

Date

Observance

Sunday, 11 October

Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

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Durga Ashtami

Monday, 19 October

Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja

Wednesday, 21 October

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

The Vijay Muhurat falls in the early afternoon and follows local sunrise and sunset — use a panchang set to your city or check today's panchangam. Don’t apply India’s IST muhurat directly.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Fiji?

Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday 21 October 2026, because Fiji is far ahead of India and Dashami reaches its afternoon window on the 21st local time.

Dussehra 2026 around the world

More country and regional guides, each with local dates, muhurat and events: