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School holiday calendar for Oct-Dec 2026 released
The Story in Brief
Sakshi Education has published a list of expected school holidays from October to December 2026. In October, Gandhi Jayanti falls on Friday 2 October, followed by Dasara holidays as per individual state government announcements. Schools that follow a second and fourth Saturday schedule will have those off, and every Sunday is a weekly holiday.
November includes Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti holidays, again depending on the state calendar. In December, Christmas is on Friday 25 December, and some schools may announce winter vacation based on regional conditions. The calendar is based on typical state government holiday lists, but Sakshi notes that all dates may change with official orders from the respective school or education department. Families are advised to check their own school’s academic calendar and official notifications for the final confirmation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The calendar lists holidays months in advance, which lets families plan travel and study schedules early. But every entry is conditional on state and school-level announcements, so the actual dates families need to act on are still unknown. The list is a forecast, not a directive. The gap between expectation and formal notification is where confusion usually arises. Parents and students must now watch for official notices from their specific school or state education department, not rely on this generic schedule.
Source: sakshi.com
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