Shardiya Navratri 2025 - Nine nights of Goddess Durga, all 9 day dates & Dussehra.
Chaitra Navratri (Spring Navratri) falls in March–April and ends on Ram Navami.
| Year | Navratri Starts | Ashtami | Navami | Dussehra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 03 Oct 2024 | 11 Oct 2024 | 12 Oct 2024 | 12 Oct 2024 |
| 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | 01 Oct 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 |
| 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 2027 | 01 Oct 2027 | 09 Oct 2027 | 10 Oct 2027 | 10 Oct 2027 |
| 2028 | 19 Sep 2028 | 27 Sep 2028 | 28 Sep 2028 | 28 Sep 2028 |
| 2029 | 08 Oct 2029 | 16 Oct 2029 | 17 Oct 2029 | 17 Oct 2029 |
| 2030 | 28 Sep 2030 | 06 Oct 2030 | 07 Oct 2030 | 07 Oct 2030 |
Navratri, meaning "nine nights" in Sanskrit, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India. It honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga over nine consecutive nights and days, typically observed four times a year - but the Shardiya Navratri (autumn, September-October) and Chaitra Navratri (spring, March-April) are the most prominent. Shardiya Navratri culminates in Vijayadashami (Dussehra), celebrating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, while Chaitra Navratri ends on Ram Navami. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri begins on September 22.
Navratri celebrations vary dramatically by region. In Gujarat, it is synonymous with Garba and Dandiya Raas dances, attracting millions of participants and drawing UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2023. In West Bengal, the last five days are celebrated as Durga Puja - one of the largest festivals in the world by participation. In Tamil Nadu, Golu (display of dolls and figurines) is the primary tradition. North India observes fasting for all nine days, with Ashtami and Navami being the most auspicious days for Kanya Puja.
This tool provides verified Navratri start and end dates along with Ashtami, Navami, and Dussehra/Vijayadashami dates for multiple years based on the Hindu Panchang, helping families plan fasting schedules, travel, and celebrations well in advance.