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Durga Puja accounts for a significant part of the festive break in West Bengal. While Telangana will see holidays related to Saddula Bathukamma and Vijayadashami.
Schools in Uttar Pradesh will observe Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Vijayadashami on October 20. (AI Image)
October brings a festive break for school students, with several holidays lined up across states. From Gandhi Jayanti to Dussehra and other regional festivals, the month offers multiple opportunities for students and families to plan short breaks.
However, school holidays vary depending on the state, education board and individual school’s academic calendar. While some states observe holidays for Durga Puja and Dussehra, others have additional breaks for regional festivals. Private schools may also follow their own schedules.
October 2026 School Holiday Calendar
Gandhi Jayanti will be observed on October 2, 2026, which falls on a Friday. Other major occasions in the month include Dussehra and Saptami on October 18, Maha Ashtami and Dussehra on October 19, and Vijayadashami on October 20. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti falls on October 26, while Karva Chauth, also known as Karka Chaturthi, will be observed on October 29.
Delhi School Holidays
In Delhi, Gandhi Jayanti will be observed on October 2, while Vijayadashami falls on October 20. October 26 and October 29 are also listed as holidays in the calendar. However, schools may announce additional holidays during the Dussehra or autumn break. Students and parents should check their respective school’s official circular for the final schedule.
Uttar Pradesh School Holidays
Schools in Uttar Pradesh will observe Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Vijayadashami on October 20. The duration of the Dussehra and Durga Puja break may vary across districts, schools and education boards, with some institutions observing additional holidays. Students should refer to their school’s academic calendar for the exact dates.
Telangana School Holidays
Telangana will see several festival-related holidays in October, including Saddula Bathukamma on October 18, Maha Navami on October 19 and Vijayadashami on October 20. October 21 may also be observed as a holiday following Vijayadashami. The state calendar also lists October 26 as a holiday.
West Bengal School Holidays
Durga Puja accounts for a significant part of the festive break in West Bengal. Schools observe holidays around Maha Ashtami, Dussehra and other Puja days, with the exact duration varying according to the state’s academic calendar and individual institutions.
Since school holiday schedules can differ by state and institution, students and parents should check the latest circular issued by their respective school before making travel or holiday plans.
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Ask News18October 2026 features several holidays including Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Dussehra and Saptami on October 18, Maha Ashtami on October 19, and Vijayadashami on October 20. Additional observances include Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on October 26 and Karva Chauth on October 29.
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