Telangana School Holiday in October 2026: Schools across Telangana are set to observe an extended break in October 2026, with up to 16 days of holidays scheduled throughout the month. Owing to a significant lineup of major state festivals, including Gandhi Jayanti, Bathukamma, and Vijayadashami (Dasara), the Telangana Department of School Education has finalised a complete holiday calendar. Students and parents can review the detailed holiday schedule, and official reopening timelines below to plan accordingly.
Telangana School & College Holiday Schedule (October 2026)
Check out the table below to check Telangana School Holiday Schedule in October 2026
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Dates
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Occasion / Reason
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Applicable To
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Status
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October 2, 2026
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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All Schools & Colleges
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Official State Holiday
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October 4, 2026
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Weekly Holiday
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All Institutions
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Regular Weekend
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October 10 – October 22, 2026
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Dasara / First-Term Vacation (Includes Bathukamma & Vijayadashami)
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Schools (Classes 1 to 10)
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13-Day Extended Break
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October 10 – October 21, 2026
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Dasara Vacation
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Junior Colleges (Intermediate)
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12-Day Extended Break
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October 18, 2026
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Saddula Bathukamma (Falls during Dasara break)
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All Institutions
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State Festival Holiday
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October 20, 2026
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Vijaya Dasami / Dasara (Falls during Dasara break)
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All Institutions
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State Festival Holiday
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October 21, 2026
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Following Day of Vijaya Dasami (Falls during Dasara break)
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All Institutions
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State Festival Holiday
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October 22, 2026
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Reopening Day for Junior Colleges
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Junior Colleges Only
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Classes Resume
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October 23, 2026
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Reopening Day for Schools
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Schools Only
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Classes Resume
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October 25, 2026
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Weekly Holiday
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All Institutions
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Regular Weekend
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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.
Dasara Holidays from October 10 to 22
The Dasara vacation is the primary reason for the many holidays in October. Based on the Telangana School Academic Calendar for 2026–27, schools will close for 13 days straight, from October 10 to October 22, for the Dasara or First Term break. Classes will resume on Friday, October 23. Festivals like Bathukamma and Vijayadashami occur during this break, allowing students to enjoy an extended holiday. According to the official 2026 state calendar, Saddula Bathukamma on October 18, Vijayadashami on October 20, and the day after Vijayadashami on October 21 are all designated holidays.
Important Academic Updates & Important Directives
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Pre-Vacation Examinations (SA-1):
- Primary Schools (Classes 1 to 5): Summative Assessment-I (SA-1) exams will be conducted from October 5 to October 9, 2026.
- High Schools (Classes 6 to 10): SA-1 examinations are scheduled from October 1 to October 9, 2026.
- Junior Colleges: Half-yearly examinations will take place from October 3 to October 9, 2026.
Reopening Timelines: Junior colleges will reopen a day earlier on October 22, whereas primary and high schools will officially resume regular classes on October 23, 2026.
Diwali Break Clarification: Diwali/Deepavali falls on November 8, 2026; therefore, Diwali holidays will be observed in November rather than October.