Dussehra 2024 Holiday: Schools Closed in Delhi, UP, Telangana, AP and Other States, Check Latest Updates
Dussehra 2024 Holiday: Schools in various states such as UP, Delhi, AP, Telangana, and others will remain closed on Dussehra. Check out the list of Dussehra 2024 school holidays and latest news here.
Dussehra 2024 Holiday: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami is just one day away! All the schools and colleges from the majority of states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, AP, Telangana, Rajasthan, etc will remain closed on the tenth day of Ashvin month. In case of any query, students or parents can contact the school administration.
Meanwhile, Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil i.e. victory of Lord Rama over demon king Ravana. It indicates the end of the nine-night Navratri festival, purely dedicated to the worship of the Divine Feminine in various forms.
Keep checking this page for latest updates on Dussehra 2024 School Holidays!
Dussehra 2024 School Holidays
Check out the following table to know holiday events and dates.
State |
Holiday |
Delhi (Navami and Dussehra) |
October 11 and 12, 2024 |
Uttar Pradesh (Navami and Dussehra) |
October 11 and 12, 2024 |
Andhra Pradesh |
October 3 to 13, 2024 |
Telangana (Dasara) |
October 2 to 14, 2024 |
West Bengal |
October 8 to 18, 2024 |
Rajasthan (Durgashtami and Dussehra) |
October 11 and 12, 2024 |
Kerala (Ashtami and Navami) |
October 11, 2024 |
School Holidays in October 2024
Have a look at the below table for day-offs on significant events:
Name |
Date |
Maha Ashtami |
October 11, 2024 |
Maha Navami |
October 11, 2024 |
Vijaya Dashami |
October 12, 2024 |
Valmiki Jayanti, Lakshmi Puja (Bengali) |
October 17, 2024 |
Diwali |
October 31, 2024 |