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October 2026 School Holidays: Check Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra Dates and State-Wise Breaks
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 10:53
October 2026 School Holidays: Check Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra Dates and State-Wise Breaks
- •October 2026 brings varied school holidays across India, influenced by Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and regional festivals.
- •Gandhi Jayanti is on Friday, October 2, potentially creating a long weekend, while Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20.
- •State-specific breaks include Andhra Pradesh (Oct 10-21), Telangana (Oct 10-22), and West Bengal (Oct 15-26 for Durga Puja).
- •Tamil Nadu's academic schedule differs, with schools reopening October 5 and holidays for Ayudha Pooja (Oct 19) and Vijayadashami (Oct 20).
- •Students and parents must consult their school or education authority's calendar for accurate holiday dates due to non-uniform schedules.
Key Questions Answered
In October 2026, major national and regional holidays include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Ayudha Pooja on October 19 in Tamil Nadu, Dussehra or Vijayadashami on October 20, and Lakshmi Puja on October 26 in West Bengal and other specific states.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Dasara vacation runs from October 10 to October 21. In West Bengal, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education lists Durga Puja holidays from October 15 to October 26.
Diwali will fall on November 8, 2026, meaning Diwali-related school holidays will be observed in November rather than October.
