School Holidays: Schools in Bihar will remain closed until November 17, while in Rajasthan, holidays will continue until the 15th..
School Holiday List 2026, Schools Closed 2026: The month of November is quite significant for school children in terms of holidays. While Diwali vacations may have concluded in many states, schools remain closed in several other parts of the country. In some regions, extended Diwali breaks are ongoing, while in others, students are enjoying holidays due to festivals like Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and others. Today, November 9, 2026, schools remain closed in several states, including Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, and West Bengal. Additionally, in Tamil Nadu, an extra holiday has been declared for schools and colleges today—the day following Diwali.
In Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh, Diwali holidays are also scheduled to continue until today; however, the holiday schedule varies from state to state. While schools have reopened in some places, they will remain closed until the second or final week of November in others. Given this, it is important for parents and students to know where schools will reopen after November 9 and which states still have ongoing holidays. Let’s take a look at the latest state-wise school holiday list for November 2026…
Which holidays have passed by November 9?
A series of school holidays began early in November due to various festivals. Schools were closed on November 1, which was a Sunday. Subsequently, Dhanteras was celebrated on November 6. Diwali and Naraka Chaturdashi fell on Sunday, November 8. On these dates, schools in various states observed holidays according to their respective academic calendars. Today, November 9, the festivals of Govardhan Puja and Annakut are being celebrated; schools in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, are closed for this occasion.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government has declared an additional public holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions on November 9, as Diwali fell on a Sunday. In lieu of this, schools and other educational institutions will remain open on Saturday, November 28. Students may get a holiday on November 11 for Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Jayanti. Following this, Chhath Puja falls on November 15, which is a Sunday. In Uttar Pradesh, there is also a provision for a holiday on November 16 to mark the martyrdom day of Veerangana Uda Devi. In the last week of the month, on November 24, schools in many states will remain closed due to Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Government schools in Bihar to remain closed until November 17
Students in Bihar are receiving one of their longest breaks in November. According to the state Education Department's holiday calendar, government and government-aided schools will remain closed consecutively from November 7 to November 17. This period includes festivals such as Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja. Government schools in Bihar are closed today, November 9, and this break will continue until November 17—meaning students will not have to attend school for another eight days. Regular classes are expected to resume on November 18. Additionally, a holiday is scheduled for November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima; however, this extended break primarily applies to the calendar for government schools. Private schools may have different holiday dates.
Different Holiday Schedules for Schools in Mumbai and Pune, Maharashtra
Students in Maharashtra have received an extended break for Diwali; however, the schedule is not uniform across all schools in the state. The duration of the holidays varies between schools in Mumbai and Pune. In Mumbai, municipal and private-aided primary schools have Diwali holidays from November 5 to November 23. This is followed by a public holiday on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Consequently, regular classes in these schools are expected to resume on November 25. Meanwhile, in Pune, recognized private secondary schools have scheduled their Diwali holidays from November 5 to November 18, with classes expected to resume on November 19. This schedule follows a revision to the previously announced holiday period of November 2 to November 14. Parents in Maharashtra should take note that the holiday schedules for schools in Mumbai and Pune differ; students should verify the school reopening date based on the notice issued by their respective institutions.
Holidays in Rajasthan to Continue Until November 15
Schools in Rajasthan have also been granted an extended mid-term break for the Diwali festival. According to the state's academic calendar, schools are closed from November 4 to November 15. This means that many schools in Rajasthan remain closed today, November 9. Students will continue to enjoy their break until November 15, with classes scheduled to resume on November 16.
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