- Bihar schools are closed from November 7 to 17 for Diwali, Chhath, and other festivities.
- Jharkhand schools have holidays on November 11 for Bhaiya Dooj or Chitragupta Puja.
- UP schools observe holidays for Govardhan on November 9.
Diwali-Chhath School Holidays 2026: Schools across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand are expected to observe a school break for Diwali, Chhath Puja, and other festivities celebrated in the month of November 2026. While Diwali and Chhath Puja fall on Sundays, the respective states' education departments will announce holidays around them as per the schedule and holiday calendar. Students and parents are advised to check with school authorities and follow official notifications to confirm holidays.
Bihar School Holidays 2026
Diwali and Chhath Puja are the times when families come together to celebrate and enjoy the festivities. With holidays announced during the festivals, celebrations become more exciting, especially for students. Following this, all schools across Bihar will remain closed from November 7 to 17, 2026, for Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja, as per the holiday calendar released by the state department authorities. Furthermore, on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima, the schools will observe a holiday on November 24, 2026.
Jharkhand School Holidays 2026
For Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Academic Council has announced November 9 as a holiday for Govardhan Puja, followed by November 11 for Bhaiya Dooj or Chitragupta Puja. Based on the official calendar, schools will remain closed on November 16 and 17 for Chhath Puja. Students and parents are advised to check with their respective schools to confirm the holiday dates further.
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Uttar Pradesh School Holiday
According to UP’s official holiday calendar, November 9 is a school holiday for Govardhan Puja since Diwali is on Sunday (November 8). For Bhaiya Dooj, November 11 is a gazetted holiday. Additionally, the official calendar has also announced November 15 and 16 as restricted or optional holidays. Since school holidays may vary as per institutions, it is advisable for students to check with their schools beforehand.
Students across these states are advised to refer to the official school holiday calendar and confirm the holiday dates with the respective school administration.