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Schools to remain closed next week, some states to get up to 10-day holiday
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News18•08-10-2026, 17:04
Schools to remain closed next week, some states to get up to 10-day holiday
- •Schools across India will remain closed in October 2026 for Sharad Navratri and Vijayadashami.
- •West Bengal and parts of Eastern India will experience long vacations ranging from 1 week to 10 days for Durga Puja.
- •States in North India like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and Jharkhand will observe a 3 to 5-day holiday.
- •The main Dussehra festival falls on October 20, 2026, marking a mandatory holiday in most schools.
- •South and Central Indian states like Karnataka, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh have scheduled special holidays around Ayudha Puja and Dussehra.
Key Questions Answered
The main festival of Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, falls on October 20, 2026, which is a Tuesday.
In West Bengal, schools observe long vacations ranging from about a week to 10 days, starting from Maha Chaturthi or Maha Panchami up to Vijayadashami and subsequent Lakshmi Puja.
Schools in Telangana are scheduled to remain closed for an extended break from October 10 to October 22, with regular classes resuming on October 23.
