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Dussehra 2026 School Holidays: Check State-Wise Vacation Dates
- •Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20, 2026, bringing varying school holiday schedules across different states.
- •Telangana students will enjoy one of the longest breaks, with schools closed from October 10 to October 22.
- •Schools in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will observe Dasara vacation from October 10 to October 21, reopening on October 22.
- •Delhi schools feature an autumn break from October 17 to October 19, followed by the Dussehra holiday on October 20.
- •Uttar Pradesh and Haryana schools will observe October 20 as the Dussehra holiday, with potential local additions.
Key Questions Answered
Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20, 2026, and the duration of the school vacation varies significantly across states. While some regions like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka feature extended breaks spanning nearly two weeks, other states observe only a day or two off for the festival.
Schools in Telangana are scheduled to remain closed from October 10 to October 22, 2026, with regular classes resuming on October 23. This extended holiday covers the festive period, including Bathukamma celebrations, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami.
In Delhi and the NCR region, schools follow an autumn vacation calendar from October 17 to October 19, 2026, followed by the Dussehra holiday on October 20. This schedule allows some institutions to provide a continuous break from October 17 to October 20, though exact timings may vary between individual schools.
