Diwali 2025 Holiday: When is Diwali holiday, October 20th or 21st? How many days will schools be closed for Chhath?

Diwali 2025 Holiday: India is a land of festivals. Everyone awaits the major festivals of Diwali and Chhath Puja, which fall in late October. These festivals not only hold religious and cultural significance, but also offer extended school holidays. Confusion over the date of Diwali has led to uncertainty about school holidays (Diwali 2025 Date). The final decision on school holidays in India rests with the education departments of state governments, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and private school management.

In 2025, Diwali and Chhath Puja fall in October. In many states, students will enjoy two phases of holidays. Due to slight differences in the dates of the festivals according to the calendar, schools must decide on which day the main holiday is celebrated. Diwali's festival of lights lasts for five days, while Chhath Puja is a four-day grand festival. Keep in mind that Chhath holidays are not available in all states. It is a major festival in Bihar and is also observed compulsorily in some districts of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Diwali 2025 School Holidays: When and in which states will Diwali be a holiday?
In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th, along with Lakshmi Puja. The Amavasya date will last until the evening of October 21st, but due to Lakshmi Puja during the Pradosh period, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th in most places. Therefore, October 20th (Monday) will be the main holiday for Diwali. In some places, a holiday may also be observed on October 21st, depending on the rising date. In most states, Diwali holidays last for 3 to 6 days – from Dhanteras (October 18th) to Bhai Dooj (October 23rd).

Diwali 2025 Holidays: Where will Diwali be a holiday?

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Here, the holiday will generally be from October 20th to October 23rd or around October 23rd, covering Govardhan Puja (October 22nd) and Bhai Dooj.

Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra: These states also declare extended holidays around this time (October 19-23) for the festival of lights.

Chhath Puja 2025 Holidays: When and how many days are Chhath Puja holidays?
The four-day Chhath festival begins with Nahai-Khai (Saturday, October 25), and the main offerings are made on Shashthi Tithi (Sandhya Arghya on Monday, October 27) and Saptami (Usha Arghya on Tuesday, October 28). Chhath Puja holidays are geographically specific and are not applicable nationwide. Schools in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal region) will be closed for Chhath. Chhath Puja is the most important festival in these states, and therefore, receives extended holidays.

Schools Closed in October 2025: How many days will schools be closed for Chhath?

Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh: October 27 (Monday) and October 28 (Tuesday) may be declared official holidays. Many schools will offer special holidays of two to four days, starting from Nahay-Khaay (October 25) until October 28.

Other states: In metropolitan areas like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata (where the Bihari and Eastern Uttar Pradesh population is high), some local schools or organizations may offer optional or one-day holidays on October 27 or 28.

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