India, Oct. 16 -- School Holiday Today (October 16): Will schools remain open or closed on Friday? Students and parents across India are checking school schedules amid festive vacations, rainfall warnings and local administrative decisions. While October 16 is not a nationwide public holiday, schools in several states are observing their scheduled Durga Puja and Dasara breaks. Here is a state-wise breakdown of the expected school closure status.

School Holiday Today, October 16, 2026: State-Wise School Holiday Updates

Telangana

Schools in Telangana are scheduled to remain closed on October 16 as part of the Dasara vacation, which runs from October 10 to October 22. Classes are expected to resume on October 23, subject to revised instru...