What Students Need to Know: Chhattisgarh’s 2026 Dussehra, Diwali and Winter Holidays

Attention students of Chhattisgarh: the School Education Department has outlined the holiday plan for the 2026‑27 session. Three holiday periods have been confirmed, each spanning five days.

- Dussehra: 17 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 - Diwali: 6 Nov 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 - Winter: 24 Dec 2026 – 28 Dec 2026

Combined, these breaks total fifteen days of school closure. The schedule applies uniformly to all government, aided and unaided schools, as well as to teacher‑training institutions like D.Ed, B.Ed and M.Ed programs.

Students are encouraged to use the break time for rest, family gatherings, and academic catch‑up, while parents should verify any local circulars that may affect individual school calendars.