School Holidays 2025: October 2025 will be a special month for children, with numerous holidays scheduled. Major festivals, such as Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja, will be celebrated, along with Sundays and some Saturdays. October will be a fun month for both children and parents. Schools will be closed for several days during October, giving children the opportunity to enjoy themselves. So let’s take a look at this list:
School Holidays 2025 in October:-
October 5: Sunday
October 11: Second Saturday (holiday in some schools)
October 12: Sunday
October 19: Sunday
October 20: Diwali
October 22: Govardhan Puja
October 23: Bhai Dooj
October 25: Fourth Saturday (holiday in some schools)
October 26: Sunday
October 27: Lalai Chhath
October 28: Chhath Puja
Schools in West Bengal have been declared closed from September 24 to October 6 due to Durga Puja. Slight variations in dates may be observed in government and private schools, but classes will resume on October 6.
Processions, recitations, and cultural programs are organised on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Schools are also closed on this day, especially in North India. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared October 7 a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Diwali is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm throughout India. Homes are decorated with diyas, candles, and rangoli. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day. This year, the Diwali festival will be celebrated on October 20. Schools will be closed nationwide on this day.
The day after Diwali, the festival of Govardhan Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show. Schools are closed on this day.
Bhai Dooj symbolises the bond between brothers and sisters. Schools are closed for family celebrations. However, it is essential to clarify that private schools may have their own schedules. In such cases, you should officially confirm the holidays with your child’s school.
October 27-28, Chhath Puja: The Chhath Puja festival is celebrated with great pomp in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern India. Children’s schools will also be closed during these days.
Please note that school holiday periods may vary from state to state. For more specific information, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant school. However, it’s important to clarify that private schools may have their own schedules. In such cases, official confirmation of school holidays should be made.
