State-Wise Dussehra School Holiday Schedules Vary Across India for 2026

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, but school holiday schedules differ by state and institution. Telangana’s Dasara vacation is scheduled for October 10–22, with classes resuming October 23; Andhra Pradesh’s break is October 12–21. Odisha’s Puja vacation runs October 17–26, while Delhi’s autumn break is listed for October 17–19, alongside the Dussehra holiday. Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are among the states with shorter or differently timed breaks. Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 is another school holiday in several state calendars, and families should confirm dates with their schools because calendars and local orders may vary.
Telangana’s October break also includes Saddula Bathukamma on October 18 and the day after Vijayadashami on October 21 as designated holidays; the article says October has up to 16 days of holidays overall.
Andhra Pradesh schools are scheduled to resume classes on October 22, the day after the listed October 12–21 Dasara break.
Karnataka schools, including those in Bengaluru, are expected to have a Dussehra vacation from October 10 to October 21, though dates may vary by institution.
In Delhi, Gandhi Jayanti falls on a Friday, potentially creating a three-day weekend; the government holiday list also identifies October 26 and 29 as restricted holidays, whose applicability depends on schools’ calendars.
Odisha’s calendar lists Maha Saptami on October 17 and Mahanavami on October 19 as holidays. The article also notes that severe weather warnings could prompt additional district-level school closures, subject to official orders.
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