School education departments in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have clarified the Dasara (Vijayadashami) holiday schedule for the 2026–27 academic year. While official academic calendar dates differ slightly, students in both Telugu states will get an extended break starting October 10, 2026, due to the second Saturday and Sunday preceding the official vacation.
State-Wise Dasara Holiday Comparison
| State | Official Calendar Dates | Effective Holiday Window | School Reopening Date |
| Andhra Pradesh (AP) | October 12 – October 21, 2026 | October 10 – October 21, 2026 (12 Days) | October 22, 2026 |
| Telangana (TS) | October 10 – October 22, 2026 | October 10 – October 22, 2026 (13 Days) | October 23, 2026 |
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Dasara Holidays 2026 Details
Official Notification: The AP Department of School Education confirmed that Dasara holidays will strictly adhere to the academic calendar schedule from October 12 to October 21.
Preceding Weekend Advantage: Since October 10 is Second Saturday and October 11 is Sunday, schools in AP will effectively close starting October 10.
School Reopening: All government, aided, and private schools across Andhra Pradesh will reopen on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Telangana (TS) Dasara Holidays 2026 Details
Official Notification: As per the TS School Education Department calendar, a continuous 13-day holiday has been declared from October 10 to October 22.
Festival Celebrations: The vacation covers the regional Bathukamma festival starting October 11, Saddula Bathukamma on October 19, and Vijayadashami (Dasara) on October 20.
School Reopening: Schools across Telangana will resume regular academic activities on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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