School Holiday Calendar October 2025: Check Dates for Diwali, Chhath Puja, Bhai Dooj Across India

School Holidays 2025: October is a month full of festivities, and schools across India are giving students the perfect chance to celebrate. From Diwali to Chhath Puja, students can enjoy time off with family and friends as schools close state-wise for the major festivals.

Major Festivals in October 2025:

• Diwali: October 20
• Govardhan Puja: October 22
• Bhai Dooj: October 23
• Chhath Puja: October 27-28

State-Wise School Holidays:

• Uttar Pradesh: Schools will be closed from October 20 to 23, reopening on October 24. Combined with the Sunday holiday on October 19, students get a five-day break to enjoy Diwali celebrations.
• Rajasthan: Schools remain closed from October 13 to 24, giving students and teachers a 12-day festive break.
• Delhi: Schools are likely closed on October 20 (Diwali) and October 22 (Govardhan Puja).
• Bihar: Schools will be closed from October 18 to 29 for Diwali and Chhath Puja, allowing students to participate in rituals and celebrations.
• West Bengal: Schools remain closed till October 24 due to Puja vacation, which started early on September 24 after natural calamities.
• Karnataka: Schools are closed till October 18 for teachers' survey work, and additionally on October 20 (Naraka Chaturdashi) and October 22 (Balipadyami/Diwali).
• Jammu & Kashmir: School holiday announcements depend on local weather conditions, especially in areas experiencing irregular rainfall.
• Odisha: Schools are likely closed on October 20 for Deepavali and Kali Puja celebrations.
• Assam: Schools are likely closed on October 20 for Deepavali and Kali Puja celebrations.

With classrooms empty and homes bright with lamps and decorations, October becomes a month where festivals and school holidays perfectly align, giving students across the country a chance to celebrate the season of joy and togetherness.