School holiday tomorrow, October 21: Check state-wise list to see if your school is closed

Schools in several states will remain closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as Dussehra and Durga Puja holidays continue, while students in other regions may have to return to classrooms after the main festive break. Haryana is observing an extended Dussehra vacation, while schools in West Bengal may remain closed for Vijayadashami. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Dasara holidays are also continuing, with reopening dates varying by state.

The school holiday status for October 21 differs across states, depending on festive vacation schedules and local holiday notifications. Here is a state-wise breakdown of the expected closures and reopening dates.

State/Region	School Holiday Status on October 21
Delhi	The main Dussehra holiday falls on October 20. Schools may reopen on October 21, subject to their calendars.
Gurugram, Haryana	Schools are scheduled to remain closed as part of the October 19-25 Dussehra break.
Noida and Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh	The main holiday falls on October 20. Check school notices for reopening on October 21.
Maharashtra	Dussehra falls on October 20. The October 21 schedule depends on individual institutions.
Rajasthan	The main Dussehra holiday falls on October 20. Reopening depends on the school calendar.
Punjab	Classes may resume on October 21, depending on the school's holiday schedule.
West Bengal	Vijayadashami falls on October 21. Schools observing the extended Durga Puja vacation may remain closed.
Andhra Pradesh	The Dasara vacation is scheduled to continue through October 21, with schools expected to reopen on October 22.
Telangana	The Dasara break is scheduled to continue through October 22, with schools expected to reopen on October 23.
Karnataka	Holiday schedules vary by institution. Students should confirm the reopening date.
Bihar	School schedules depend on local holiday calendars and official notices.
Odisha	Check school circulars for holiday extensions and reopening updates.

Will schools close due to heavy rain on October 21?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of southern India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. However, a rainfall warning does not automatically mean schools will be closed.


Any additional holiday or school closure will depend on the severity of local conditions and decisions by the district administration or education department. Parents should monitor official weather alerts, district announcements and school communications for updates on October 21.

How to check whether your school is open tomorrow

Students and parents should check their school's official website, circulars or parent communication groups for the confirmed reopening date. District administration announcements should also be monitored in areas facing heavy rainfall or other weather-related disruptions.

Those in states observing extended Dussehra or Durga Puja vacations should verify whether their school remains closed on October 21 or resumes classes. Unless an official holiday notification has been issued, students should not assume that schools will remain shut.