Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Kenya is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October), the same date as in India. Kenya’s long-established Indian community celebrates Navratri with garba and dandiya nights in Nairobi and Mombasa, alongside temple worship and Durga Puja. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window (East Africa Time (UTC+3)) — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Nairobi with a local panchang.

Kenya’s long-established Indian community celebrates Navratri with garba and dandiya nights in Nairobi and Mombasa, alongside temple worship and Durga Puja.

How Kenya celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Gujarati, Lohana, Oshwal and Punjabi communities organise garba nights and temple programmes through Navratri, and Bengali groups hold Durga Puja. Vijayadashami is observed with temple pujas and community gatherings.

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Dussehra 2026 city by city in Kenya

Nairobi

Sanatan Dharma and community temples and halls host garba, Durga Puja and Dussehra programmes for the capital’s large Indian community.

Mombasa

The coastal city’s temples and associations hold Navratri and Dussehra celebrations.

Kisumu, Nakuru & beyond

Smaller communities celebrate at local temples and community centres.

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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 Kenya

Date

Observance

Sunday, 11 October

Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

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Durga Ashtami

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 Kenya?

Vijayadashami is on Tuesday 20 October 2026; Navratri runs 11–19 October.

Dussehra 2026 around the world

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