- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:22 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
School Holiday On Festivals: As the festival season begins across the country, children's joy doubles, as schools experience long holidays during this time. The months of September and October are already full of festivals, with major festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath falling during this time. The Education Department has released a holiday calendar, clearly indicating that children will be relieved from school for several consecutive days.
Schools will be closed continuously from the last week of September to the end of October. The academic atmosphere in schools also takes on a festive feel. This is why children eagerly await this time every year. Let's find out when schools and colleges will be closed in September and October 2025.
October 2025: A Month of School Holidays
October 2025 is expected to be a month of numerous holidays for students, with schools across India closing for major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, offering multiple breaks.
Date | Festival/Event | Region |
October 1 | Mahanavami | Nationwide |
October 2 | Dussehra & Gandhi Jayanti | Nationwide |
October 7 | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Nationwide |
October 18 | Dhanteras | Nationwide |
October 20 | Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) | Nationwide |
October 21 | Diwali | Nationwide |
October 22 | Govardhan Puja | Nationwide |
October 23 | Bhai Dooj | Nationwide |
October 27-28 | Chhath Puja | Bihar, Jharkhand & Eastern India |