Dussehra Holidays 2026: Which State Has the Longest School Vacation? Check Dates

Schools across several Indian states will remain closed for Dussehra, Durga Puja and Vijayadashami.

Delhi: Schools will be closed on October 20 for Dussehra/Vijayadashami and October 26 for Valmiki Jayanti.

Uttar Pradesh: Schools will observe a holiday on October 20 for Dussehra.

Bihar: Schools will remain closed from October 17 to 21 for Durga Puja, along with a holiday for Jitiya Vrat on October 5.

West Bengal: Schools will have an extended break from October 15 to 26 for Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja.

Odisha & Assam: Schools will remain closed from October 17 to 21 for Durga Puja celebrations.

Haryana: Holidays include October 20 for Dussehra, October 26 for Valmiki Jayanti and October 29 for Karwa Chauth.

Karnataka: The longest break among the listed states runs from October 3 to 21, with schools reopening on October 22.

Telangana & Andhra Pradesh: Telangana schools will have holidays from October 10 to 22, while Andhra Pradesh schools will be closed from October 12 to 21.

Check Your School Calendar: October 20 will be a Dussehra/Vijayadashami holiday in many states, but dates can vary by state and school. Students should check their official school holiday calendar.

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