School Holidays: Students will have a great time in October, schools will be closed for this many days; see the list of holidays...

School Holidays in October 2025: October 2025 is going to be a very special month for schoolchildren, as this month is filled with festivals and special occasions. Schools will be closed for several days due to major festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Furthermore, combining Sunday and Saturday holidays will provide students with ample opportunity to relax and celebrate the festivals.

So, let's find out which days schools will be closed in October...
October 2025 Holidays in Schools: When will there be holidays?
This year, there are four Sundays in October – the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Additionally, there will be a holiday on October 2nd for Gandhi Jayanti. Interestingly, Dussehra also falls on October 2nd, causing the holidays to clash. Schools that have holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays will also have holidays on October 11th and 25th.

October 2025 School Holiday List: List of Festivals/Holidays in October

October 2: Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra
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
October 26: Sunday
October 27: Lalai Chhath
October 28: Chhath Puja

This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, 2025. This will be preceded by a Sunday holiday on October 19, followed by a Diwali holiday on Monday. Many schools may have consecutive holidays after this. Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on October 22 and Bhai Dooj on October 23. This will allow students to fully enjoy the festivals in October.

Keep this in mind:
The school holiday calendar in India is not uniform across all schools. Holiday schedules may vary from state to state and city. Holidays can also sometimes depend on factors like local weather conditions or special government announcements. Therefore, parents should confirm the exact holiday list with their child's school or obtain official updates from the respective state's education department.

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