- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Telangana schools to observe 13-day Dasara holiday in 2026.
- Break from October 10 to October 22 for festive celebrations.
- Coincides with Bathukamma and Vijayadashami for family time.
Telangana Dasara Holiday 2026: The Telangana Education Department has announced the Dasara holiday schedule for schools for the 2026-27 academic session. According to the academic calendar, Telangana schools will remain closed from October 10 to October 22, 2026, giving students 13 consecutive days of holidays. October 9 will be the last working day before the festive break.
Schools will reopen on October 23, 2026. The holiday period will coincide with major festivals in Telangana, including Bathukamma celebrations and Vijayadashami. Students and families planning to travel to their hometowns can use the extended break to make arrangements and participate in festive celebrations.
Telangana Dasara School Holidays 2026: Check Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last working day before holidays | October 9, 2026 |
| Dasara holidays begin | October 10, 2026 |
| Dasara holidays end | October 22, 2026 |
| Total holidays | 13 days |
| Schools reopen | October 23, 2026 |
| Vijayadashami | October 20, 2026 |
As per the schedule provided, government, aided and private schools are expected to follow the academic calendar for the Dasara vacation.
When Is Vijayadashami 2026?
Vijayadashami or Dasara will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The festival falls within the 13-day school holiday period, allowing students to celebrate the occasion with their families.
Navaratri festivities will also take place during this period. In Telangana, the Dasara season is closely associated with the traditional Bathukamma celebrations, which are observed across the state.
Bathukamma 2026: Check Important Dates
Bathukamma is one of Telangana's major cultural festivals and will also fall during the school holiday period.
-Bathukamma celebrations begin: October 11, 2026
-Saddula Bathukamma: October 19, 2026
-Vijayadashami: October 20, 2026
During Bathukamma, women and girls traditionally arrange colourful flowers, including tangedu, gunugu and marigold flowers, and participate in traditional songs and dances.
Students Can Plan Travel During 13-Day Holiday
The extended Dasara break gives students in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana an opportunity to travel to their native places and spend time with family. Since Bathukamma and Vijayadashami fall during the same vacation, families can also participate in local festive activities.
Parents planning holiday travel are advised to check their respective school's official communication, as individual institutions may issue additional instructions regarding reopening and academic activities.
Telangana School And Junior College Holidays Differ
Students should note that school and junior college holiday schedules are different. According to the Telangana Intermediate academic calendar shared in the information provided, junior colleges will observe Dasara vacation from October 10 to October 21, 2026, with classes resuming on October 22.
Therefore, students studying in junior colleges should follow the academic calendar applicable to their institution rather than the school holiday schedule.