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School Holiday Tomorrow: Diwali holidays are creating a buzz! From early starts to multi-day breaks, students have more time to celebrate. What’s prompting these changes this year?
Various states have announced school holidays as festive season arrises.
New Delhi: As the Diwali season fills the air with joy, lights, and festivity, several Indian states have announced school holidays to allow students and teachers to celebrate with their families.
From Rajasthan to Bihar, state education departments have officially revised or confirmed Diwali vacation dates, ensuring that children get enough time to relax and enjoy the celebrations.
In Rajasthan, the state government has preponed the school holidays. Initially scheduled from October 16 to October 27, the festive break will now begin from October 13, 2025, according to the revised order issued by Director of Secondary Education, Sitaram Jat.
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While the holidays will start earlier than planned, officials confirmed that the total duration of the break remains unchanged — students will enjoy 12 days off, including the Sunday, October 12. The decision was taken to better align with local festive activities and travel plans.
In Bihar, the education department has declared an extended festive break to cover both Diwali and Chhath Puja. As per the official calendar, schools across the state will remain closed from October 20 to October 29, 2025.
This ten-day break allows families to celebrate the twin festivals that hold immense cultural and religious significance in the state. Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, followed by Chhath Puja rituals later in the month.
In Uttar Pradesh, students will get a shorter but continuous Diwali vacation. The government has declared October 20 (Diwali), October 22 (Govardhan Puja), and October 23 (Bhai Dooj) as official holidays.
Since October 19 falls on a Sunday, students will enjoy a four-day festive break from October 19 to 23. The schedule has been issued as part of the state’s annual school holiday list.
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Interestingly, Karnataka schools had already observed holidays earlier this month. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced a break from October 8 to October 18 for government and aided schools to facilitate the completion of the state’s caste survey.
Every year, Diwali holidays bring immense excitement among students- marking a time for celebration, travel, and family gatherings. This year, with several states extending or revising school schedules, students have even more reasons to light up their celebrations with joy.
