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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.

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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