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Dussehra 2025 School Breaks Set for Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Families should confirm dates with individual schools due to regional and board-level differences.

Overview

  • Karnataka schools will close from September 20 to October 6, with classes resuming on October 7 across government, private, CBSE and CISCE institutions.
  • Telangana has announced a Dussehra recess from September 21 to October 3, giving students a 13‑day break.
  • Andhra Pradesh has officially declared nine days of holidays from September 24 to October 2, with reopening on October 3.
  • Some CBSE schools in Dakshina Kannada may reopen earlier around October 3, and certain schools could shorten breaks to accommodate Diwali or exam schedules, including extra classes for SSLC students.
  • A nationwide October holiday list highlights closures on October 1 (Mahanavami), October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti and Vijayadashami), October 7 (Valmiki Jayanti), October 10 (Karva Chauth), October 20–23 (Diwali period) and October 27–28 (Chhath), subject to regional observance.