Kerala declares school and college closure on October 19 for Durgashtami festival

The Kerala government has declared the closure of educational institutes, colleges, and schools on account of the Durgashtami festival on October 19. The holiday comes ahead of the Durga pooja festival holidays on October 20 and 21, providing an extended break for people in Kerala.

The Kerala general Administration department issued an order declaring a public holiday on October 19.

The holiday will apply to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and all educational institutions, including professional colleges, the order said.

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Dussehra holiday in schools, colleges

Schools across India will be closed on Dussehra and Vijayadashami in October; however, the exact number of days and dates, and when schools and colleges will remain closed, will vary by state, district, and school calendar. India will celebrate Dusshera on October 20.

As per media reports, schools in Telangana will remain closed till October 22 for the Dasara vacation, including the main festive period. Schools in West Bengal will also remain closed till October 26, covering the Durga Puja celebration and festive period.

Furthermore, schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi NCR will remain shut on October 20 on account of Dussehra. With inputs from PTI