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Dussehra School Holidays 2026: Check state-wise closure schedules from UP to Delhi and West Bengal
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News18•16-10-2026, 12:39
Dussehra School Holidays 2026: Check state-wise closure schedules from UP to Delhi and West Bengal
- •Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, creating opportunities for festive breaks across the country.
- •Schools in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will observe an 8-day holiday period from October 18 to October 25, 2026.
- •Delhi-NCR schools will remain closed for 3 days from October 18 to October 20, 2026.
- •West Bengal schools will enjoy a massive 12-day break for Durga Puja and Dussehra from October 15 to October 26, 2026.
- •Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have announced extended breaks of 13 and 10 days respectively around the festive season.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20. According to the education department's calendar in Uttar Pradesh, schools will observe an 8-day break starting from October 18 until October 25, reopening regularly on Monday, October 26.
In West Bengal, where Durga Puja and Dussehra are celebrated as major grand festivals, studies will remain suspended in schools for a full 12 days, running from October 15 to October 26, 2026.
In Telangana, schools will remain closed for 13 days starting from October 10 until October 23 following the Summative Assessment-1 exams. In Andhra Pradesh, school holidays will run from October 12 until October 21, with classes resuming on October 22.
