School Holidays in November 2026: Students eagerly await the month of November 2026 since it is filled with many important festivals like Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Consequently, all educational institutions will be closed for many days since there is no school or homework for the children during this period.
Parents and students need to plan since the number of holidays varies state-wise. Some states are giving their students an extended vacation during Diwali, while other states are providing shorter vacation periods.
November School Holiday 2026: Date-Wise Holiday List
Date | Day | Occasion |
November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi |
November 9, 2026 | Monday | Govardhan Puja (some states) |
November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Bhaiya Dooj / Chitragupta Jayanti (some states) |
November 15, 2026 | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
November 16, 2026 | Monday | Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day (Uttar Pradesh) |
November 22, 2026 | Sunday | Sunday holiday |
November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima / Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur |
November 29, 2026 | Sunday | Sunday holiday |
November Month School Holiday List State-Wise:
The following states are mentioned below, and their respective school holidays announced by the government are as follows:
Diwali Holidays in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh:
In Maharashtra, the maximum vacation period could be 13 days from November 2 to 14, 2026. With Sunday being a holiday on November 15, schools in Maharashtra will reopen on November 16. Schools in Uttar Pradesh could have holiday periods between November 8 and 11, 2026, for Diwali celebrations in addition to Govardhan Puja and Bhaiya Dooj celebrations.
Diwali Vacation Duration in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh:
Schools in Rajasthan will have holiday periods during Diwali from November 4 to 15, 2026; however, the exact number of holiday days may vary with schools; therefore, students are advised to check holiday periods at their respective schools. Schools in Himachal Pradesh will remain closed from November 6 to 10, 2026.
It should be noted here that Diwali holiday periods may vary from state to state and school to school; hence, it is advisable for parents to verify the same from respective schools.
Diwali 2026 Holidays for 21 Days in Gujarat:
Schools in Gujarat will remain closed for 21 days for Diwali from November 5 to 25, 2026. The second term will start on November 26 in Gujarat.
Where will the holiday for Chhath Puja be observed?
Chhath Puja has a lot of importance in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and some regions of Uttar Pradesh. For 2026, the day of Chhath Puja will be on Sunday, November 15, which is itself a holiday. From the available data, schools in Bihar, Jharkhand, and some regions of Uttar Pradesh are closed on the day of Chhath. There is a chance of a holiday on the day of Chhath in Delhi. It is reported that the celebration of Chhath would be held from November 14 to 16.