School Holidays: When will schools remain closed in September? Many holidays including Navratri, Durga Puja..

School Holidays in September: There will be a lot of festivals in the month of September, and their effect will also be seen on schools. Due to big festivals like Navratri, Durga Puja, Onam, and Eid-e-Milad, schools are going to remain closed for many days. The pattern of holidays may be slightly different in each state, but we are telling you all the details so that you are prepared. Let's know the complete situation of school holidays in September..

September: The month of festivals

The festival season starts in India in September, and the same is going to happen this time too. Special occasions like Onam, Eid, and Durga Puja will bring the gift of holidays for children. Different states keep schools closed based on their religious, cultural, or social events. Let's see the list of all the holidays, although these may change according to the state, so definitely check the confirmation of your school.

School Holidays for September 2025

Here is the complete schedule of holidays for September:

4-5 September (Thursday-Friday): Onam
5 September (Friday): Eid-e-Milad
22 September (Monday): Navratri Sthapana
29 September (Monday): Durga Puja (Mahasaptami)
30 September (Tuesday): Durga Puja (Mahastami)

When is which festival?

Onam (4-5 September): Kerala's famous harvest festival, Onam, will begin on 4 September and end with Thiruvonam on 5 September. This day will be full of happiness and traditional celebrations. Schools will remain closed on this day in many places.

Eid-e-Milad (5-6 September): This festival, celebrated for the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, will be celebrated with great pomp in many states on 5 and 6 September. Schools may remain closed in areas like Delhi, UP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

Navratri Sthapana (September 22): Navratri will begin from this day when people prepare for the worship of Maa Durga in their homes. Schools may be closed on this day in many states.

Durga Puja (September 29-30): There will be a grand celebration of Durga Puja in the last week of September. Mahasaptami will be celebrated on the 29th, and Mahashtami on the 30th. Schools may be closed in states like West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Tripura, and Assam.

Different holidays in every state

School holidays are not the same in every state. They depend on local traditions, education board and school policy, so parents and students should check the official holiday schedule from their school so that there is no confusion. Children will get a good number of holidays in September due to these festivals.

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