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Schools Closed on Oct 21 for Dussehra: State-wise Holiday Schedule Released
✍️ Education Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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Education Times has published the list of schools observing a holiday on October 21 for Dussehra, along with the November 2026 holiday calendar.
The Education Times portal has released a comprehensive schedule indicating that schools across India will remain closed on October 21 in observance of Dussehra. The list details the holiday status for each state, allowing parents, students and educators to plan accordingly.
In addition to the October 21 announcement, the portal has also provided a provisional holiday calendar for November 2026, outlining expected school closures for the upcoming month. The November schedule includes national holidays, regional festivals and other statutory days that typically affect academic calendars.
The publication aims to serve as a single reference point for families and school administrations, reducing confusion that often arises from varying state-level holiday declarations. Readers are encouraged to consult the Education Times website for the full state-wise breakdown and the November 2026 holiday list.
Stakeholders can download the detailed tables or view them online, ensuring that the information is readily accessible ahead of the holiday period.
In addition to the October 21 announcement, the portal has also provided a provisional holiday calendar for November 2026, outlining expected school closures for the upcoming month. The November schedule includes national holidays, regional festivals and other statutory days that typically affect academic calendars.
The publication aims to serve as a single reference point for families and school administrations, reducing confusion that often arises from varying state-level holiday declarations. Readers are encouraged to consult the Education Times website for the full state-wise breakdown and the November 2026 holiday list.
Stakeholders can download the detailed tables or view them online, ensuring that the information is readily accessible ahead of the holiday period.