Schools across Madhya Pradesh are set to observe an extended break in October 2026, with various holidays scheduled throughout the month. As the festival season approaches, students, parents, and educators in Madhya Pradesh can look forward to a relaxed academic schedule this October 2026. With major occasions like Gandhi Jayanti, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, and a dedicated 4 day Dussehra vacation, schools across the state are set to observe significant holidays. Here is a detailed guide which will be needed to know about the complete school holiday calendar for October 2026.
Madhya Pradesh School & College Holiday Schedule (October 2026)
Check out the table below to check Madhya Pradesh School Holiday Schedule in October 2026
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Dates
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Occasion / Reason
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Status / Category
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Applicable To
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October 2, 2026
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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National Holiday
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All Schools & Colleges
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October 10, 2026
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Sarva Pitru Amavasya
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Regional / Restricted Holiday
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Schools & Colleges
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October 11, 2026
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Regular Weekend / Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
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Weekend / Regional
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All Institutions
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October 18, 2026
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Maha Ashtami / Regular Weekend
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Weekend / Festival
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All Institutions
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October 18 – October 21, 2026
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Dussehra Vacation
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Official MP School Break
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Schools & Colleges Across MP
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October 19, 2026
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Maha Navami (Falls during Dussehra break)
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State Holiday
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Included in Dussehra Break
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October 20, 2026
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Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) (Falls during Dussehra break)
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State Holiday
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Included in Dussehra Break
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October 22, 2026
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Reopening Day for Academic Classes
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Working Day
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Classes Resume
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October 26, 2026
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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
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State Holiday
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All Schools & Colleges
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October 29, 2026
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Karwa Chauth (Karaka Chaturthi)
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Restricted / Optional Holiday
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Varies by Institution
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Gandhi Jayanti Holiday on October 2nd
Students will have a holiday at the start of October. October 2, 2026, is a Friday and marks Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday across India. Because it falls on a Friday, schools and colleges with a Saturday-Sunday weekend will provide a three-day break. However, Saturday schedules may differ depending on the institution.
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Dussehra Holidays from October 18 to 21
The School Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has officially scheduled a 4-day state-wide Dussehra Vacation for all government, private, and aided schools as well as colleges across the state. The vacation will run from October 18 to October 21, 2026. All educational institutions across Madhya Pradesh will start regular classes on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Important Academic Updates and Important Directives
- Official Dussehra Vacation: The MP School Education Department has officially scheduled a 4-day Dussehra break from October 18 to October 21, 2026, with regular classes resuming on Thursday, October 22.
- Diwali Break Clarification: Deepavali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on November 8, 2026. Therefore, the official state Diwali vacation for MP schools and colleges will take place in November 2026.
- Mid-Term Examinations: Mid-term / half-yearly school examinations in MP state board schools are typically scheduled prior to the October 18 Dussehra break.
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