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Dussehra 2026: Schools in This State to Close for 13 Days; Check Holiday Dates Now.
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News18•20-09-2026, 11:01
Dussehra 2026: Schools in This State to Close for 13 Days; Check Holiday Dates Now.
- •Dussehra in 2026 will be celebrated on October 20 (Tuesday), offering students a long break.
- •Telangana schools will observe a 13-day Dussehra holiday from October 10 to October 22.
- •Government, private, and aided schools in Telangana will reopen on October 23, 2026.
- •This extended holiday period is specific to Telangana, with other states unlikely to have such a long break.
- •Students and parents should verify school calendars before making holiday plans.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, the festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20, which falls on a Tuesday.
Schools in Telangana will remain closed for 13 days for Dussehra. According to the state education department's academic calendar, these holidays run from October 10 to October 22, with schools reopening on October 23, 2026.
The 13-day Dussehra holiday schedule applies to all government, private, and aided schools across the state of Telangana.
