Hyderabad, September 2025: Telangana schools will observe a 13-day Dussehra holiday from September 21 to October 3, 2025, the longest break among Indian states. The extended period accommodates both Dussehra and the state-specific Bathukamma festival, allowing students ample time for cultural celebrations and family activities.
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Holiday Schedule and Reopening
Schools will reopen on October 4, 2025 (Saturday), though students opting to skip Saturday classes can extend their break until October 6 (Monday). Junior colleges in Telangana will follow a shorter 8-day holiday from September 28 to October 5, resuming classes on October 6.
Academic Requirements
All schools must complete Formative Assessment (FA-2) examinations prior to the holiday period. Post-break, Summative Assessment (SA-1) examinations are scheduled from October 24 to October 31, with results declared by November 6, 2025.
Regional Variations
- Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka: 9-day holidays (September 24–October 2).
- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh: Single-day holiday on October 2.
- West Bengal: Durga Puja holidays from September 29 to October 2.
- CBSE Schools: Nationwide framework with holidays from October 2 to October 13.
Festival Significance
Dussehra (October 2) coincides with Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Telangana’s holidays also incorporate the Bathukamma festival (September 21–30), a floral celebration dedicated to Goddess Gauri.