Navratri and Dussehra Holiday: The government has released the holiday schedule for Dussehra during the academic year 2025. Separate calendars have been issued for schools and junior colleges. Check the dates for the holidays.
Navratri and Dussehra Holiday: The Telangana government has released the holiday schedule for Dussehra during the academic year 2025. The government has issued separate calendars for schools and junior colleges. These holidays will give students and teachers an opportunity to celebrate the festival with their families.
School Holiday Schedule
Holidays begin: Sunday, September 21, 2025
School holidays end: Friday, October 3, 2025
Total holiday period: 13 days
Classes resume: Saturday, October 4, 2025
However, since October 4 falls on a Saturday, many students will not attend school that day and will resume classes directly on Monday, October 6. This means the school break for students could be extended by an extra two days.
Junior College Holiday Schedule
Holiday Begins: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Holiday Ends: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Total Holiday Days: 8
Classes Resume: Monday, October 6, 2025
Examination Schedule
All schools must complete the FA-2 (Formative Assessment 2) exams before the holidays. Immediately after the break, students must begin preparing for the SA-1 (Summative Assessment 1) exams, which will be held from October 24 to 31. The results will be declared by November 6, 2025.
Junior College Students
Students will have a short period of time to prepare after the holidays, as their half-yearly exams will be held from November 10 to 15, 2025. The Education Department has advised all schools and colleges to plan their academic schedules accordingly, taking into account the holidays and exam dates. Parents and students are also advised to enjoy the holiday break while also keeping their upcoming exams in mind.



