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The month of September 2025 will be full of festivals and holidays. School holidays will be declared in different states on occasions like Onam, Eid-e-Milad, Navratri, and Durga Puja.

The month of September brings the beginning of festivals in India. This year too, the calendar of September is full of many big and special occasions. Festivals like Onam, Eid-e-Milad, Navratri Sthapana, and Durga Puja will be celebrated in different parts of the country. Festivals also have a direct impact on school holidays. While on the one hand, children wait for these holidays, parents also plan in advance and prepare to make these days special.

As soon as September begins, the celebration of the colorful festival Onam will begin in Kerala. This year Onam will be celebrated on 4th and 5th September. It is called the festival of harvest and is celebrated in the memory of Lord Mahabali. Pookalam (flower decoration), Vallamkali (boat race) and the traditional feast "Onasadya" are organized in the houses. These days there is a holiday in schools in Kerala and the surrounding states. This time is full of enthusiasm and cultural colors for children.

Eid-e-Milad

Immediately after Onam, the festival of Eid-e-Milad i.e. Milad-un-Nabi will be celebrated on 5 and 6 September. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad of Islam. Schools are likely to remain closed on this occasion in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Processions, special prayers and religious programs are organized on this day. There is also a two-day holiday in many places.

Navaratri

Navaratri, the festival of devotion to Maa Durga, will start from the third week of September. This year Navratri Sthapan will be on 22 September. From this day onwards, Kalash Sthapana and worship of the Goddess starts in the houses. In many states, schools are closed on this day so that families can participate in religious rituals. Special preparations are made on this occasion, especially in the states of North India.

Durga Puja

The country's most grand festival Durga Puja will be celebrated in the last week of September. Mahasaptami will be celebrated on 29 September and Mahashtami on 30 September. Schools will remain closed on these days in states like West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura. Durga Puja is not just a religious event but also a cultural festival. The beautiful decoration of the pandals, the sound of Dhak and traditional dance-song make this festival special. This time is very memorable for children because they get an opportunity to enjoy the festival with family and friends with a long holiday.