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Dussehra 2026 School Holidays: Check State-Wise Dates for UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi
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News18•14-10-2026, 09:17
Dussehra 2026 School Holidays: Check State-Wise Dates for UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi
- •Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, bringing festive breaks for students across India.
- •School holiday durations vary by state, with eastern states like West Bengal enjoying extended Durga Puja breaks.
- •Uttar Pradesh and Bihar schools will remain closed for Vijayadashami and selected Navratri days.
- •States like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana will observe closures for Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami.
- •Students and parents are advised to check official state education department calendars for exact confirmation of dates.
Key Questions Answered
Dussehra falls on October 20, 2026, which is a Tuesday.
In Telangana, schools will remain closed for the Dasara vacation from October 10 to October 22, with regular classes scheduled to resume on October 23, 2026.
Holiday durations differ by state and institution. While northern states observe shorter breaks primarily for Vijayadashami and Navratri, eastern states like West Bengal celebrate Durga Puja over several days with extended breaks, and Telangana and Andhra Pradesh schedule multi-day Dasara vacations starting October 10.
