# Telangana schools get 13-day Dasara break from Oct 10 2026-09-20T08:21:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Schools in Hyderabad and across Telangana will have a 13-day Dasara vacation from October 10 to October 23, 2026, according to the academic calendar released by the School Education Department. Before the break, schools will conduct Summative Assessment 1 examinations, with results announced after the holidays. The calendar also sets SA 2 for Classes I to IX from April 9 to 19. For Class X, pre-final exams must finish before February 28, and SSC board examinations are scheduled for March 2027. Separately, the Telangana government has declared October 20 and 21 as public holidays for Vijaya Dasami. October 19, Maharnavami, is an optional holiday. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 13-day Dasara break fits the standard pattern for Telangana schools, where the academic calendar is set annually by the School Education Department. SA 1 exams before the break mean teachers will have the holiday period to complete evaluations, a practice common across state boards to avoid disrupting instructional time. For Class X students, the pre-finals deadline of February 28 and SSC exams in March 2027 give families nearly a year to plan. The separate public holidays on October 20-21, Vijaya Dasami and the following day, apply to all government offices, not just schools. Parents should note that October 19, Maharnavami, remains optional, meaning individual schools may decide whether to remain open. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Dasara, Hyderabad, SSC, Telangana School Education Department Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-schools-get-13-day-dasara-break-from-oct-10/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-schools-get-13-day-dasara-break-from-oct-10/#story-in-brief