Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Trinidad & Tobago is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October), the same date as in India. In Trinidad & Tobago, the Indo-Caribbean community keeps Navratri, Ramleela and Dussehra alive with village performances and temple worship, ahead of the national Divali holiday. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window (Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4)) — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Port of Spain with a local panchang.

In Trinidad & Tobago, the Indo-Caribbean community keeps Navratri, Ramleela and Dussehra alive with village performances and temple worship, ahead of the national Divali holiday.

How Trinidad & Tobago celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Communities stage open-air Ramleela over the nine nights, ending with the burning of Ravana in some villages, and temples hold Navaratri Devi worship. Golu and Durga Puja are kept by some families, and the season leads into Divali, a public holiday.

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Dussehra 2026 city by city in Trinidad & Tobago

Central Trinidad

Villages across Caroni and Chaguanas are known for their Ramleela grounds, and the Dattatreya temple at Carapichaima, with its towering Hanuman murti, and the Temple in the Sea at Waterloo anchor devotion.

Northern & Southern Trinidad

Temples and mandirs across the island hold Navaratri and Dussehra programmes.

Tobago

The smaller Hindu community on Tobago celebrates at local temples.

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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 Trinidad & Tobago

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 Trinidad & Tobago?

Vijayadashami is on Tuesday 20 October 2026; Ramleela runs through the preceding nights and Divali follows in November.

Dussehra 2026 around the world

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