School Holidays October 2025 Calendar: How many days will schools be closed in October? Check the holiday calendar here..

The month of October is considered a month of festivals, and everyone looks forward to it. Due to numerous festivals, schools will be closed for several days in October. Holiday dates may vary from state to state depending on local traditions and government notifications. Let's find out when and for how many days schools will be closed in October.

School Holidays October 2025: Which schools will be closed in October?
Mahanavami
Mahanavami is on October 1st. The ninth day of Navratri is considered Mahanavami. The worship of Goddess Durga on this day holds special significance. Schools will be closed on Mahanavami.

Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra
This year, Dussehra falls on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2nd. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated as the birthday of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, symbolizes the end of Ravana and the victory of good over evil. Schools will be closed on this day.

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 7th is the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. Maharishi Valmiki wrote the Ramayana. Schools will be closed on this day, especially in North India.

Dhanteras
Dhanteras falls on October 18th. Dhanteras falls before Diwali. Buying gold, silver, and utensils on this day is considered auspicious. Schools will also be closed on this day.

Diwali
October 20th is the festival of Diwali. Schools across the country will be closed on this day. Lakshmi is worshipped and lamps are lit on Diwali.

Govardhan Puja
October 22nd is the festival of Govardhan Puja. Lord Shri Krishna protected the villagers by lifting the Govardhan mountain. Schools will also be closed on this day.

Bhai Dooj
October 23rd is the festival of Bhai Dooj. This festival symbolizes the love between brothers and sisters. Schools will also be closed on this day.

Hala Shashthi
October 27th is Hala Shashthi, also known as Lalai Chhath. It is a fast observed in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Mothers pray for the health of their children. Schools are closed in areas where this fast is observed.

Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is a major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. In this festival, the Sun God is worshipped. Schools are closed on this day as well.

The school holiday calendar is not uniform across the country. Each state and city determines and releases holiday lists based on their own traditions. Furthermore, holiday dates may change due to weather conditions or special government announcements.

The best approach for parents is to inquire about holiday information directly from their child's school or consult the official list issued by the state education department.

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