Dasara 2026 in Abu Dhabi
Dasara (Vijayadashami) 2026 in Abu Dhabi (UAE) is on Tuesday 20 October 2026, the same day as in India. The Vijayadashami tithi (Sukla Dasami) runs from 20 October 2026 11:20 AM to 21 October 2026 12:42 PM Abu Dhabi time. The date is fixed by the tithi at afternoon (fourth fifth of daylight), which in Abu Dhabi on that day is 1:16 PM – 3:33 PM. Check of the rule: 19 October 2026: afternoon 1:16 PM–3:34 PM, tithi covers 0%; 20 October 2026: afternoon 1:16 PM–3:33 PM, tithi covers 100%; 21 October 2026: afternoon 1:15 PM–3:33 PM, tithi covers 0%. That day sunrise is 6:22 AM, sunset 5:51 PM, and rahu kalam 2:59 PM – 4:25 PM; the full panchangam of the day is linked below. All times are computed for this city's coordinates and time zone from the NASA/JPL ephemeris; no time is converted from India.
Panchangam – Tuesday 20 October 2026 Festivals 2026 – Abu Dhabi
FAQ
When is Dasara 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Is Dasara 2026 on the same day in Abu Dhabi and India?
Yes.
When does the tithi start and end in Abu Dhabi?
From 20 October 2026 11:20 AM to 21 October 2026 12:42 PM local time.
How is the date of Dasara decided?
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day.