Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Guyana is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October), the same date as in India. Guyana’s Indo-Guyanese community celebrates Navratri and Dussehra with Ramleela and temple worship, in a country where Hinduism is a major faith and Diwali is a national holiday. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window (Guyana Time (UTC−4)) — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Georgetown with a local panchang.

Guyana’s Indo-Guyanese community celebrates Navratri and Dussehra with Ramleela and temple worship, in a country where Hinduism is a major faith and Diwali is a national holiday.

How Guyana celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Mandirs across Georgetown, the East Coast and Berbice hold nine nights of Devi worship and stage Ramleela, and families keep Navratri fasts. Vijayadashami is marked with temple pujas, ahead of the national Diwali holiday.

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Dussehra 2026 city by city in Guyana

Georgetown & Demerara

The capital’s many mandirs and the surrounding coast hold Navaratri and Ramleela programmes.

Berbice & Essequibo

Strongly Hindu regions with active temples and Ramleela grounds.

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.

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Dussehra 2026 dates in Guyana

Date

Observance

Sunday, 11 October

Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

Durga Ashtami

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Monday, 19 October

Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja

Tuesday, 20 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 Guyana?

Vijayadashami is on Tuesday 20 October 2026; Ramleela runs through the preceding nights.

Dussehra 2026 around the world

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