September 20 School Holiday 2025: As of now, most schools across India will remain open on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with no official announcement of a nationwide holiday due to rains or regional festivals (Source: Sakshi Post). However, there are notable exceptions linked to the Dussehra/Dasara vacations, which are set to begin in several states around this date. For students in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, September 20 marks the beginning of their long Dussehra holiday break, while in other states, classes will continue as usual.
Check this article regularly for last-minute updates on state-wise school holiday announcements for September 20, 2025, as some closures may still be declared at the district level due to local weather conditions or regional observances.
No Rain-Related Holidays in Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand, J&K, Chennai, and Tamil Nadu
Despite heavy rains in some regions, no official holiday announcements have been made for schools in Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Chennai, and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Schools in these areas will continue to function as per their regular schedule.
However, in regions experiencing extreme rainfall, district authorities may announce holidays late at night or early in the morning. Therefore, parents and students are advised to stay alert for last-minute official notifications from local administrations.
Check School Assemly News Headlines for September 20, 2025
Dussehra School Holidays 2025: State-Wise Updates
Karnataka Dussehra Holidays 2025
In Karnataka, schools will enjoy an extended Dussehra break from September 20 to October 6, 2025, with classes resuming on October 7. This schedule applies across government, aided, private, CBSE, and CISCE schools in the state.
Holiday Duration: September 20 – October 6, 2025
Schools Covered: Government, private, CBSE, ICSE, CISCE
Special Case: Some CBSE schools in Dakshina Kannada may reopen earlier by October 3, 2025.
Note for SSLC Students: Extra classes may be conducted during this break to prepare for the 2026 board exams.
Telangana Dussehra Holidays 2025
Telangana has announced one of the longest Dussehra vacations in the country, giving students 13 days off. Schools across the state will remain closed from September 21 to October 3, 2025.
Holiday Duration: September 21 – October 3, 2025
Reopening Date: October 4, 2025
Total Days Off: 13 days, longer than Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Applies To: All government and private schools in Telangana
Andhra Pradesh Dussehra Holidays 2025 (Revised
The Andhra Pradesh government has revised the Dussehra holidays for schools after considering teacher requests. Schools across the state will now remain closed from September 22 to October 2, 2025, instead of the earlier schedule of September 24 to October 2. With this change, the festival break has been extended to 12 days.
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Holiday Duration: September 22 – October 2, 2025
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Reopening Date: October 3, 2025
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Applies To: Both government and private schools
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Total Days Off: 12 days
Other States: Holiday Status on September 20 (Saturday)
For most other states, September 20, 2025, will be a regular working day in schools, as no widespread holiday has been announced apart from states beginning their Dussehra vacations. However, localized closures may still occur in certain districts due to heavy rains or regional observances.
September 20, 2025: Regular school day in most states (barring Dussehra vacation states).
Localized Holidays: Possible due to weather alerts or district-level festival decisions.
October 2, 2025: All schools across India will remain closed nationwide on Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) and Gandhi Jayanti, both being gazetted holidays.
Parents and students are advised to check official school circulars for last-minute updates on holidays.
While September 20, 2025 itself is not a national holiday, in states like Karnataka, it marks the beginning of the Dussehra holiday period. Parents and students should confirm school-specific holiday schedules, as some institutions may adjust reopening dates for exam preparation or local requirements.
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