Karnataka Dasara school holiday will start from September 21

Karnataka Dasara school holiday: In Karnataka Dasara holidays for schools starts from September 21 to October 7. According to school education guidelines, schools in Karnataka have been 17 days holidays from September 21 to October 7.

The Dasara festival includes Mahanavami (October 1st) and Vijayadashami (October 2nd), with specific holiday dates varying slightly between different school calendars. In last year Karnataka, Dasara school holidays for the 2024-25 academic year were declared to be from October 3 to October 20, 2024, providing 17 days off for students in government and private schools.

This schedule ensures a uniform holiday period across the state and was set to begin the day after Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) and conclude before the start of the second academic term on October 21.

The dates for school holidays for Dasara (Dussehra) in 2025 vary by state, as the festival is celebrated differently across India. However, it is a major holiday, and a break of around 10 days is common in many regions.

Confirmed holiday dates for some states:

Andhra Pradesh: Schools will have a Dasara vacation from September 24 to October 2, 2025, which is a total of 9 days. Junior colleges will have holidays from September 28 to October 5.

Telangana: The state has declared a 13-day holiday period for schools from September 21 to October 3, 2025.

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2025 falls on Thursday, October 2. Since many holidays, like Gandhi Jayanti, also fall on this day, it often creates a long break for students and staff. For an accurate list, it is best to check the official academic calendar released by your specific state’s Department of School Education or the holiday list provided by your child’s school.

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