Andhra Pradesh School Holiday List 2026: The month of October comes with Dussehra or Dasara as the main festival. This year, Dasara (Dussehra)/ Vijaya Dashami falls from October 10 to 21, 2026. Schools will be closed for a longer period of time in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Dasara Vacation.
Apart from Dasara Holidays, schools will also be closed on October 2, 2026, for Gandhi Jayanti. Since the holiday falls on a Friday, schools will be closed for a long weekend from Friday to Sunday.
October 2026 School Holiday Schedule
Schools in Andhra Pradesh will be closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti and for Dasara vacations from October 10 to 21, 2026. Schools will reopen on October 22, 2026.
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Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2026 (Friday)
(Dussehra) Dasara / Vijaya Dashami Vacation: October 10, 2026 (Saturday) to October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Gandhi Jayanti Holiday
Gandhi Jayanti is a mandatory public holiday falling on Friday, October 2, 2026. All government, government-aided, private schools, colleges, Anganwadis, and other educational institutions will remain closed on this day.
Dasara Holiday Schedule Details
• Schools are officially closed for 10 festival days from October 12 to October 21, 2026.
• Since October 10 is a Saturday and October 11 is a Sunday, students will get a continuous 12-day break.
• Schools are set to reopen, and regular classes will resume from October 22, 2026.
How is Dasara Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh
Dasara, also called Dussehra or Vijayadashami, is celebrated with deep religious devotion, grand temple festivities, and cultural events across the state. It also marks the culmination of Sharannavaratri, celebrating Goddess Kanaka Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura and the triumph of good over evil.
Ayudha Puja: On the ninth day, also called Maha Navami, people clean and worship their tools, musical instruments, books, and vehicles
Bommala Koluvu / Golu: Many arrange traditional displays of step-like doll collections depicting mythological stories
AP School Holidays: November 2026
The festive season begins with the Dasara holidays in October. The holidays for November are given below
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Deepavali / Diwali Break: Schools are likely to remain closed from November 6 to November 13, 2026. School holidays will be specific to each district and institution. This year, Diwali or Deepavali falls on November 8, 2026, Sunday.
AP School Holidays December 2026
Schools will be closed for winter holidays from December 25, 2026, to January 3, 2027. Christmas falls on December 25, 2026, a Friday. Schools may also start their winter vacations from December 20, 2026, depending on the academic calendar followed. The confirmed winter vacation dates will be announced by schools at the time.
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