School Holidays: When will schools remain closed in October? From Gandhi Jayanti to Dussehra... check the full list..
The month of October will be significant for school students in terms of holidays. Several festivals, including Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, fall during this period, resulting in school closures across various states. However, the dates and number of holidays will vary by state, depending on the respective state's education department, school boards, and individual school calendars.
Students and parents should note that the declaration of a festival as a government or gazetted holiday does not necessarily mean that schools nationwide will remain closed on that day. For definitive information regarding school holidays, please refer to official notices issued by the relevant education department or the school itself.
Date | Day | Holiday/Occasion
--- | --- | ---
2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti
18 October 2026 | Sunday | Dussehra/Saptami
19 October 2026 | Monday | Dussehra/Maha Ashtami
20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra/Vijayadashami
26 October 2026 | Monday | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
29 October 2026 | Thursday | Karwa Chauth/Karak Chaturthi
**School holidays in these states during October**
**Delhi:** School students in Delhi will have some holidays in October due to festivals. Gandhi Jayanti falls on 2 October, and Dussehra is on 20 October. Additionally, 26 and 29 October are listed as restricted holidays. Information regarding whether schools will remain closed for a longer period for Dussehra or autumn break can be found in the respective school's calendar.
**Uttar Pradesh:** Major holidays in Uttar Pradesh during October include Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra. Holidays are scheduled for Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October and Vijayadashami on 20 October. However, the duration of the Dussehra break in schools will depend on the state's academic calendar and the schedule determined by the individual school.
**Telangana:** October will be a month with several holidays in Telangana due to festivals. Here, holidays include Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Saddula Bathukamma on October 18, Maharnavami on October 19, Vijayadashami on October 20, and the day following Vijayadashami on October 21. The list also includes a holiday on October 26 for the birthday of Hazrat Syed Mohammad Jaunpuri.
West Bengal: In West Bengal, holidays in October will include Gandhi Jayanti as well as observances related to Dussehra and Durga Puja. Gandhi Jayanti falls on October 2, while holidays associated with Dussehra are scheduled for October 19 and 20. School holidays due to Durga Puja may extend beyond these dates; full details can be found in the School Education Department's calendar.
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