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The UP School Holiday October 2026 list gives students, parents and teachers a complete date-wise schedule of school closures across Uttar Pradesh. The holidays apply to educational institutions including Basic Shiksha Parishad primary schools and UPMSP secondary schools. October 2026 brings several important national and festive holidays, including Gandhi Jayanti, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami and Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Schools will stay closed on October 2, 2026 for Gandhi Jayanti across all public and private schools.
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SCHOOLS
UTTAR PRADESH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2026
Basic Shiksha Parishad & UPMSP Schools
October & November 2026
SCHOOL HOLIDAY LIST
OCTOBER 2026
DATE-WISE SCHEDULE
UP SCHOOL HOLIDAY OCTOBER 2026
COMPLETE DATE-WISE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh, including Basic Shiksha Parishad primary schools and UPMSP secondary schools, will observe official holidays in October and November 2026.
October covers Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra (Maha Navami / Vijayadashami), while Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall in November.
October covers Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra (Maha Navami / Vijayadashami), while Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall in November.
1. UP SCHOOL HOLIDAY LIST – OCTOBER 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion | School Closure Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | Closed across all public & private schools |
| October 4, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| October 11, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off / Kalash Sthapana | Closed |
| October 18, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off / Durga Puja (Saptami) | Closed |
| October 19, 2026 | Monday | Maha Ashtami | Closed / Partial break (per school calendar) |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Navami / Dussehra | Closed across all educational institutions |
| October 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra Continuation) | Closed (Basic Shiksha Parishad / Board extended break) |
| October 25, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | Closed |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Gazetted / Restricted Holiday |
2. UP SCHOOL HOLIDAY LIST – NOVEMBER 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion / Festival | Holiday Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off / Karwa Chauth | Regular Off / Restricted |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Deepavali | Gazetted Holiday |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja | Official School Closure |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj / Chitragupt Jayanti | Official School Closure |
| November 15, 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja Parv | Regular Off / Regional Holiday |
| November 22, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | Regular Off |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | Gazetted Holiday |
| November 29, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | Regular Off |
3. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) and October 20 (Dussehra) are among the major holidays in the 2026 calendar.
- Dussehra on October 20 is listed as a gazetted holiday for Uttar Pradesh.
- Duration of the Dussehra break may vary as per the state education department and school calendar.
- Central schools (like Kendriya Vidyalaya) and private institutions include an autumn break during Durga Puja and Dussehra.
- State board schools follow the leave schedule of UP Basic Shiksha Parishad and the Secondary Education Board.
4. DIWALI HOLIDAY 2026 UPDATE
- Diwali will not fall in October in 2026.
- Diwali / Deepavali 2026 is on November 8.
- Schools giving a Diwali vacation will most likely give it in November, depending on the state and the school.
- Most institutions are expected to declare a long 4-to-5-day vacation, suspending academic activities, examinations and administrative work.
- Private and central schools in UP are expected to issue vacation notifications in line with state policy.
5. FAQs
Is October 2, 2026 a school holiday in UP?
Yes. Schools in Uttar Pradesh remain closed on October 2, 2026 (Friday) for Gandhi Jayanti, across all public and private schools.
When is the Dussehra holiday in UP schools in 2026?
Maha Navami / Dussehra falls on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday), with Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra continuation) on October 21, 2026. Maha Ashtami on October 19 is a closed / partial break as per the school calendar.
Is Diwali 2026 in October or November?
Diwali 2026 falls on November 8, 2026 (Sunday), so the Diwali vacation in UP schools will most likely be in November, not October.
How many days is the Diwali vacation in UP schools in 2026?
Most educational institutions in the state are expected to declare a long 4-to-5-day vacation for Diwali.
Is Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti 2026 a holiday in UP?
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti falls on October 26, 2026 (Monday) and is listed as a Gazetted / Restricted Holiday.
Which holidays fall in November 2026 for UP schools?
Diwali (November 8), Govardhan Puja (November 9), Bhai Dooj / Chitragupt Jayanti (November 11), Chhath Puja (November 15) and Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima (November 24).
6. IMPORTANT LINKS
| UP Basic Shiksha Parishad Holiday Schedule | Check Official Notice |
| UPMSP (UP Board) Holiday Schedule | Check Official Notice |
Note : Holiday dates and break durations may vary as per the school calendar. Please confirm with the official notice issued by your school or the UP education department.