School Holidays In October: How Many Holidays Schools And Colleges Have In October, Click To Know

School holidays in October: This month of October will be a treat for children. This year, October 2025 is packed with festivals, resulting in long school and college holidays. From Dussehra to Diwali and Chhath Puja, there are many occasions when schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed. Due to so many holidays, October is also called the month of holidays. This year, October will begin with Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Following this, major festivals like Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Karva Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami, Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj also fall this month. Furthermore, with the addition of four Sunday holidays, children's enjoyment will be doubled.

When will schools be closed in October?

October 1, Mahanavami - October 1 is the last day of Navratri, known as Mahanavami. On this day, Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. Children are closed in school for this day.

October 2, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti - October 2 is a special day this year, as Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti will be celebrated on the same day. All schools and colleges across the country will be closed on Dussehra as well.

October 7, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti - Maharishi Valmiki's birth anniversary is celebrated nationwide, and schools and colleges are closed on this day as well.

October 18, Dhanteras - Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali, when Lord Kubera is worshipped. Schools and colleges across the country declare a holiday shortly before the Diwali festival begins.

October 20, Narak Chaturdashi - Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Chhoti Diwali. Schools and colleges across the country observe a government holiday on this day.

October 21, Diwali - This year, Diwali is celebrated on October 21st. Almost all sectors, including schools and colleges, observe a holiday on this day.

October 22, Govardhan Puja - Schools and colleges will also observe a holiday on October 22nd for Govardhan Puja.

October 23, Bhai Dooj - Bhai Dooj is the last day of Diwali. It is also a government holiday everywhere.

October 27-28, Chhath Puja - Chhath Puja is generally celebrated with great pomp in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern India. Children are also observed on this day in schools.