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Dussehra 2026: Schools, Banks, Govt Offices Closed on October 20
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and is a gazetted public holiday across India. Schools in several states will observe extended breaks: Telangana has a 13-day vacation from October 10 to 22, Andhra Pradesh a 10-day break from October 12 to 21, and Karnataka a holiday from October 10 to 21. Delhi-NCR schools typically have an Autumn Break from October 17 to 19, followed by the Dussehra holiday on October 20.
Banks will remain closed on October 20 in most major cities, with exceptions for Gangtok and Imphal. Additional bank holidays are scheduled for October 19 and October 21 in various states. Central and state government offices and post offices will also be closed on October 20. The Vijay Muhurat for puja is from 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM (New Delhi timings).
Indian Opinion Analysis
The October 20 Dussehra holiday affects millions of employees, students and bank customers across states, with varying break lengths creating uneven work and school calendars. Telangana's 13-day closure is the longest, while Delhi-NCR families may piece together a four-day weekend from Autumn Break and the gazetted holiday. Bank customers in most cities lose in-person services on October 20 and, in some states, on adjacent days too. The next step for parents and account holders is to check their specific school circular or bank's holiday list to confirm local schedules.
Source: latestly.com
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