School holiday October 1: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check Tamil Nadu, Delhi, UP and other states

Students and parents across India are checking whether schools will be open on Thursday, October 1, 2026, ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. There is no confirmed nationwide school holiday for October 1. However, the schedule can vary from one state to another and may also differ between individual institutions because of regional holidays, quarterly or autumn breaks, weather conditions and school-specific academic calendars.

One notable exception is Tamil Nadu, where schools are already observing their quarterly vacation and are scheduled to reopen on October 5.

October 1 is not a nationwide school holiday

October 1 is not a nationwide school holiday in India. The next major national holiday in the month is Gandhi Jayanti on Friday, October 2.


As a result, many schools are expected to follow their regular timetable on October 1, while institutions already observing a longer festive, quarterly or autumn break may remain closed.

Tamil Nadu schools remain closed on October 1

Tamil Nadu schools will remain closed on October 1 as part of the state’s quarterly vacation.

According to the Tamil Nadu School Education Department schedule, the break runs from September 26 through October 4 following the quarterly examinations. Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Delhi school holiday October 1

There is no confirmed blanket school holiday for Delhi on October 1. Schools are generally expected to conduct classes as usual unless the Directorate of Education or an individual institution issues a separate closure notice.

Delhi schools will observe Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, subject to the applicable school calendar. The holiday schedule can also vary between government schools, private institutions, CBSE schools and other boards.

Uttar Pradesh school holiday October 1

No statewide school holiday has been confirmed for Uttar Pradesh on October 1 based on the available information.

Schools are expected to continue with their normal academic schedule unless the state government, district administration or individual school announces a closure.

Telangana school holiday October 1

October 1 should not automatically be treated as a school holiday in Telangana. The state’s October calendar includes Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 along with several festival-related holidays later in the month, including those connected with Saddula Bathukamma, Mahanavami and Vijaya Dasami.

Whether October 1 is a day off will depend on the academic calendar followed by the concerned school.

Andhra Pradesh school holiday October 1

Schools in Andhra Pradesh are generally expected to operate as usual on October 1 unless a separate holiday has been declared by the authorities or the institution.

The state is scheduled to observe an extended Dasara vacation from October 10 to October 21, with schools expected to reopen on October 22.

Karnataka school holiday October 1

There is no confirmed statewide school holiday for Karnataka on October 1 in the available holiday information.

Students should follow the academic calendar issued by their respective schools. Karnataka will have several holidays around the Dussehra period later in October, although the exact dates and duration of school breaks can differ between institutions.

West Bengal school holiday October 1

Schools across West Bengal are not uniformly scheduled to remain closed on October 1.

The state’s major Durga Puja vacation falls later in October and covers several festival days. The exact beginning of the Puja break can vary according to the school’s academic calendar.

Odisha school holiday October 1

There is no confirmed statewide school holiday in Odisha for October 1 based on the available information.

Schools are expected to follow their normal schedule unless the education department or local administration issues a separate closure order.

Kerala school holiday October 1

For Kerala, students and parents should refer to the individual school calendar and official communication to confirm the status of classes on October 1.

School Holiday Tomorrow October 1, 2026: State-wise status

State/Region	October 1 school status
Delhi	No confirmed statewide holiday
Uttar Pradesh	No confirmed statewide holiday
Telangana	Depends on school calendar
Andhra Pradesh	Generally regular classes
Karnataka	No confirmed statewide holiday
Kerala	Check school-specific calendar
Odisha	No confirmed statewide holiday
West Bengal	Check school calendar
Tamil Nadu	Holiday due to quarterly break
Other states	Check respective state or school notification

Students and parents should check their school’s latest circular or the relevant state education department update for the final schedule, as individual institutions may follow different academic calendars.