School Holidays October 2026: A month full of holidays—find out the dates when schools will remain closed..

October is considered a month of holidays because many Hindu festivals are celebrated during this time. Students always look forward to school holidays so they can take a break from their studies and have some fun. With October now underway, it is important for students and their parents to know the specific dates when schools will remain closed. Knowing this allows families to plan trips or outings while keeping the festival dates in mind.

October School Holidays: List of holidays in October
School holidays in October begin with Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd. Following this, the month includes festivals such as Dussehra, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Durga Puja, and Karwa Chauth; schools will remain closed on these occasions as well. In addition to festivals, schools will be closed on the Sundays falling on October 4, 11, 18, and 25. The date-wise holiday details are as follows:

Date    Festival/Jayanti/Day
October 2, 2026    Gandhi Jayanti (Friday)
October 4, 2026    Sunday
October 11, 2026    Sunday
October 18, 2026    Durga Puja
October 19 & 20, 2026    Dussehra/Maha Ashtami/Vijayadashami
October 25, 2026    Sunday
October 26, 2026    Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
October 29, 2026    Karwa Chauth (Leave is granted to female teachers)

Holidays may vary by state.
Students should note that these holidays may vary depending on the state. For instance, Durga Puja is celebrated with particular significance in West Bengal; in that state, holidays for Durga Puja might begin as early as October 15th. Regarding Karwa Chauth, the holiday applies only to female teachers. Similarly, the Dussehra holidays may also vary by a day or two depending on the state. You can contact your school to obtain complete information regarding this.

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