Hyderabad, Oct. 12 -- Schools in Hyderabad are gearing up for the long weekend due to holidays in view of Diwali 2025.

As per the Telangana government calendar, the holiday falls on Monday, October 20.

SA I exams

After the holidays for Diwali 2025, the schools in Hyderabad and other districts of the state are going to conduct SA I exams.

As per the academic calendar, the SA I exams will be held from October 24 to 31, 2025.

Diwali holidays for schools in Hyderabad

Although the Telangana government calendar listed October 20 as the holiday for the festival, some schools may declare more than one holiday.

Last month, schools in the city were closed for 13 days, i.e., from September 21 to October 3 for Dasara vacation.

Official holida...