School holiday tomorrow, October 22: Schools to reopen tomorrow or remain closed? Check state-wise holiday updates

Schools across India may follow different schedules on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as festive vacations for Dussehra and Durga Puja continue in several states. While some schools are expected to resume classes after the holidays, others may remain closed in accordance with their respective academic calendars.

There is no nationwide directive confirming a school holiday on October 22. The reopening dates depend on state-level vacation schedules and individual school notifications, meaning students in one state may return to classrooms while those elsewhere continue their festive break.

Is there a school holiday on October 22?

Whether schools will remain closed on October 22 depends on the state and the institution's announced holiday calendar. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, was observed on October 20 this year in most parts of the country.


According to reported vacation schedules, schools in Andhra Pradesh are expected to reopen on October 22. In Telangana, the break may continue through October 22, with classes scheduled to resume the following day. Schools in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal may also remain closed under their extended autumn and Durga Puja vacation schedules.

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In contrast, schools in Bihar and Jharkhand are expected to reopen on October 22 following their reported festive breaks. In Delhi-NCR, the holiday period around Dussehra has ended for schools following the reported October 18-20 schedule, although individual institutions may have different arrangements.

Parents and students should check their school's official notice before assuming that classes will remain suspended or resume on Thursday.

State-wise school holiday and reopening schedule

The following table lists the reported Dussehra and autumn vacation dates for selected states and regions. Actual dates may differ depending on the school calendar and local announcements.

State or region	Reported vacation dates	Expected reopening
Uttar Pradesh	October 18-25	October 26
Delhi-NCR	October 18-20	October 21, subject to the school calendar
Bihar	October 17-21	October 22
Jharkhand	October 19-21	October 22
Andhra Pradesh	October 10-21	October 22
Telangana	October 10-22	October 23
West Bengal	October 15-26	October 27
Kerala	October 19 holiday for Durga Ashtami; other dates depend on the school calendar	As per the school calendar

Uttar Pradesh school holiday update

Schools in Uttar Pradesh may continue their autumn vacation until October 25. If the reported schedule is followed, students are expected to return to classes on Monday, October 26.

However, the reopening date should be confirmed through the school's official communication, as some institutions may follow a different academic calendar.

Delhi-NCR school holiday update

The reported Dussehra holiday schedule for schools in Delhi-NCR covered October 18 to October 20. October 22 is not automatically a holiday for all schools in the region.

Students should check whether their school has announced an extension of the festive break or issued any separate instructions regarding reopening.

Bihar and Jharkhand school holiday update

Schools in Bihar reportedly observed their Dussehra vacation from October 17 to October 21. In Jharkhand, the reported break ran from October 19 to October 21.

Under these schedules, classes are expected to resume on Thursday, October 22. Any official district order or school-specific notification will take precedence over the general schedule.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana school holiday update

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have reported longer festive breaks than several other states.

In Andhra Pradesh, schools are expected to reopen on October 22 after the reported vacation from October 10 to October 21. Telangana schools may remain closed through October 22, with students expected to return on October 23.

Parents should confirm the reopening dates with their respective schools before making arrangements.

West Bengal school holiday update

Schools in West Bengal may continue their Durga Puja and autumn vacations until October 26. If the reported calendar is followed, classes are expected to resume on October 27.

The length of the break may vary across government, government-aided and private institutions, so students should consult their school's holiday notice for the final schedule.

November 2026 school holidays

Students and parents are also looking ahead to school holidays in November, when festivals such as Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall during the month.

The dates on which schools remain closed will depend on state government holiday lists, local observances and individual academic calendars. Parents are advised to consult official notifications before planning travel or other activities.