📚 Karnataka Dussehra Break
Schools across Karnataka will shut down for a mid-Dussehra holiday beginning September 20, 2025, and continuing through October 6. Both government and central board schools (including CBSE and ICSE) will remain closed. Normal classes will resume on October 7 mangaloretoday.com+3Jagran Josh+3Sakshi Education+3.
🎉 What This Means
- All students—whether in state board, CBSE, or ICSE schools—will enjoy a long mid-term break.
- This extended pause coincides with the festive celebration of Dasara/Vijayadashami, which falls on October 2, 2025.
- Some CBSE schools in regions like Dakshina Kannada may resume a bit earlier, around October 3, depending on institutional schedules Jagran Josh+1.
- The break is designed to give ample time for families and communities to celebrate the cultural festival without academic pressure.
🗓️ Daily Schedule in Brief
| Period | Dates | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Dussehra holiday | Sept 20 – Oct 6, 2025 | All government and central-board schools |
| Classes resume | Oct 7, 2025 | All students and teachers |
🌟 Why This Matters
- Restful pause: This long break helps students and teachers rejuvenate mid-term, making way for better focus later.
- Festive participation: Families can take part in cultural events, pujas, fairs, and Dasara traditions without school schedule clashes.
- Academic planning: Some schools may organise optional special classes, especially for board-exam students, either before or after the break mangaloretoday.com.
🧡 Cultural Context
- Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil and is widely celebrated across Karnataka with great fanfare. The highlight is the Mysuru Dasara festival featuring a grand procession, palace illumination, and cultural performances Wikipedia+1.
- This mid-term break provides families in Karnataka a meaningful opportunity to participate in these traditional celebrations.
