Schools across Andhra Pradesh will observe Dasara holidays starting September 22, 2025 . The state government revised the holiday schedule, advancing the closure by two days. This change extends the break until October 2, 2025 , with schools set to reopen on October 3, 2025 .
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh formally announced the revised dates. The decision directly addresses requests from various teacher groups. The update aims to provide an earlier start to the festive vacation period for students and educators.
Reason for Revision
The state government approved the altered schedule following multiple appeals. Teachers had urged officials to begin the holiday period earlier than initially planned. Specifically, TDP Graduate MLCs brought these teacher demands to Minister Lokesh’s attention. Subsequent discussions with education department authorities resulted in the final approval of the revised dates.
Minister Lokesh publicly confirmed the new schedule via his official Twitter account. The announcement was made on September 19, 2025 . This public notification provided clarity on the updated school closure dates.
Andhra Pradesh Holiday Details
The initial holiday plan for Andhra Pradesh schools slated closures from September 24 to October 2, 2025 . This original schedule would have provided a nine-day break. Under the newly issued directive, schools will now close on September 22, 2025 . The holiday period concludes as previously scheduled on October 2, 2025 . This adjustment effectively adds two days to the total holiday duration. All schools will officially resume regular classes on October 3, 2025 .
| Schedule | Start Date | End Date | Reopening Date | Total Days (Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Plan | September 24, 2025 | October 2, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | 9 |
| Revised Schedule | September 22, 2025 | October 2, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | 11 |
Dasara Holidays Across South India
Andhra Pradesh is among several states in South India announcing school holidays for Dasara. Neighboring states Telangana and Karnataka have also released their respective holiday calendars for educational institutions.
Telangana School and College Holidays
Schools in Telangana will observe a ten-day holiday period. Their closure runs from September 21 to October 3, 2025 . Telangana colleges have a distinct holiday schedule. Colleges will remain closed from September 28 to October 5, 2025 .
Karnataka School Holidays
Karnataka schools will experience an extended Dasara break. The holiday period for schools in Karnataka commences on September 20, 2025 . Schools will officially reopen on October 7, 2025 , following the conclusion of holidays on October 6, 2025 .