School Holiday in October 2025: Children eagerly await school holidays because they have a chance to play and spend time with their families. These long holidays provide relaxation for both children and their parents. Children can travel with their families or spend quality time at home during the holidays. This is good news for children, as October is a month full of festivals. As the festive season approaches, children look forward to the holidays. So, let’s find out which days schools will be closed in October.

School Holiday In October 2025:

This year, the month of October is full of festivals. Several major festivals are scheduled to fall during this period, and schools will be closed for Diwali and Navratri.

October 1, Mahanavami
The last day of Navratri will be celebrated as Mahanavami. On this day, Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. Therefore, schools will be closed on this day.

October 2, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti:

Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti fall on the same day in 2025. All schools and colleges across the country will be closed on this day.

October 7, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti:
Maharishi Valmiki’s birth anniversary is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Schools will also be closed on this occasion.

October 18, Dhanteras:
Diwali begins on Dhanteras. Schools and colleges are closed on this day when Lord Kubera is worshipped.

October 20, Narak Chaturdashi:
Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Chhoti Diwali. Schools across the country will be closed on this day as well.

October 21, Diwali:
The festival of Diwali will be celebrated on October 21. Schools and colleges across many sectors will also be closed on this day.

October 22, Govardhan Puja:
Schools and colleges will also be closed on Govardhan Puja.

October 23, Bhai Dooj:
The last day of Diwali is Bhai Dooj. This day is also a holiday.

October 27-28, Chhath Puja:
The Chhath Puja festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern India. Children will also be on school holidays during these days.

It is worth noting that school holidays in different states may vary in duration. For more specific information, please contact the relevant school.