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October 19 or October 20, when is the Dussehra holiday? Check the latest update before going to school
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News18•19-10-2026, 07:50
October 19 or October 20, when is the Dussehra holiday? Check the latest update before going to school
- •Almost all government, private, and affiliated schools across the country will remain completely closed on October 20 for Vijayadashami.
- •States in North India like Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR have scheduled short breaks extending up to October 20.
- •Telangana has announced the longest vacation of 13 days, running from October 10 to October 22.
- •Parents and students are advised to rely on official school notices or WhatsApp groups rather than viral social media rumors.
Key Questions Answered
Under the main gazetted holiday, almost all government, private, and CBSE/ICSE-affiliated schools across the country will remain completely closed on October 20, 2026, for Vijayadashami and Dussehra. Additionally, many states have already started holidays beginning October 19 for Durga Ashtami and Navami.
Telangana has announced the longest Dussehra vacation of 13 days, with schools remaining closed from October 10 to October 22, 2026, and reopening on October 23.
Students and parents should avoid social media rumors and instead consider their school's official WhatsApp group, app, or notice board as the final authority for the reopening date.
