Gujarat School Holidays October 2026: Check Complete List of Holidays and Important Dates
Gujarat schools will observe holidays for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra in October 2026. Check the complete holiday list, important dates and Diwali vacation details here.
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Gujarat school students will observe holidays for Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra in October 2026, as per the state government's holiday list. However, the much-awaited Diwali vacation will begin in November this year. Check the complete Gujarat school holiday list for October 2026, important dates and the academic calendar details here.
Gujarat School Holidays October 2026: Complete List
| Date | Day | Holiday/Event | Details |
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashami) | State holiday |
| October 31, 2026 | Saturday | Sardar Vallabhai Patel Jayanti | State holiday |
The above dates are included in Gujarat's 2026 public holiday list. The state government's official holiday portal notes that the listed holidays are based on orders issued by the Gujarat government.
Gandhi Jayanti Holiday On October 2
Schools in Gujarat will remain closed on Friday, October 2, 2026, on account of Gandhi Jayanti. The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and is observed as a national holiday.
Since October 2 falls on a Friday, students whose schools follow a Saturday-Sunday weekend may get a three-day break from October 2 to October 4.
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Gujarat Schools Holiday For Dussehra On October 20
Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami will be observed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The festival is included in Gujarat's official list of public holidays.
However, students should note that the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) academic calendar does not provide a separate extended Dussehra or Navratri vacation in October. The first examinations for Classes 9 to 12 are scheduled from October 22 to November 2, 2026.
Will Gujarat Schools Have Diwali Holidays In October?
Unlike some states where Diwali-related school vacations begin in October, Gujarat's 2026–27 academic calendar places the Diwali vacation entirely in November.
According to the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board's academic calendar, the first term will continue until November 4, 2026. The 21-day Diwali vacation will be observed from November 5 to November 25, 2026. Schools will reopen for the second term on November 26.
Therefore, students in Gujarat should not expect the state's scheduled Diwali vacation to begin in October.
Gujarat School Holidays October 2026: Key Dates
In addition to the above public holidays, Gujarat schools will also observe the following important academic schedule in October-November 2026:
- October 2: Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20: Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)
- October 22–November 2: First examinations for Classes 9 to 12
- October 31: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti
- November 5–25: Diwali vacation
What Students And Parents Should Check
Holiday schedules can vary for individual schools, particularly private and unaided schools, depending on their approved academic calendars and local holidays. Students and parents should therefore check the circular issued by their respective school before making travel or other plans.
For the broader 2026–27 academic schedule, the Gujarat Board calendar states that the academic year began on June 8, 2026, with the first term ending on November 4. The academic year includes 21 days of Diwali vacation and a 35-day summer vacation.
Students should also note that October is not only a holiday month for Gujarat schools. Classes 9 to 12 have their first examinations scheduled from October 22 to November 2, immediately before the Diwali vacation.
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