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Schools across India are shut today, November 5, 2025, as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima converge but not everywhere. Find out which states declared holidays, where schools stayed open, and how unexpected rains added to the day’s impact.
school closures in multiple states today
New Delhi: November 5 marks a significant day of religious and cultural observance across India as millions celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Utsav or Gurpurab, coinciding with Kartik Purnima.
The convergence of these two major festivals has led to school closures in multiple states, particularly across North India and select urban centers where the celebrations hold deep spiritual and traditional importance.
The dual holiday has created a festive atmosphere in regions with large Sikh and Hindu populations. Processions, community feasts (Langars), and devotional gatherings are expected to take place in many towns and cities, prompting administrative orders for school and office closures to ensure smooth celebrations and traffic management.
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Schools and government institutions in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are officially closed on November 5, as these regions observe Guru Nanak Jayanti as a major state holiday. Roads in several cities, including Amritsar and Ludhiana, are expected to see diversions due to Nagar Kirtans (religious processions).
The Delhi-NCR region is also observing a full closure, with both government and private schools giving students the day off in honor of the Guru’s birth anniversary.
In Uttar Pradesh, where Kartik Purnima is also widely celebrated, most districts have declared a school holiday. The town of Anupshahr in Bulandshahr district remains closed from November 3-6 owing to the ongoing Kartik Mela.
In Maharashtra and Gujarat, where large Sikh communities reside, schools and several financial institutions are shut for the day. Mumbai and Pune have also been experiencing light to moderate rainfall, adding to the day’s subdued activity levels.
Educational institutions in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan are likely closed as well, with both Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima listed in most state calendars as public holidays.
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In contrast, schools in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala remain open, as the festival is not a major regional observance. However, Telangana and Uttarakhand have likely declared holidays, while in Meghalaya, schools remain open except in districts celebrating local tribal festivals later in the week.
Authorities have advised parents to confirm closures directly with their child’s school administration or through official WhatsApp groups. Since both schools and banks are closed across much of the country, November 5 is effectively a public holiday for many citizens.
As festive lights shine across gurdwaras and riverbanks, the day stands as a moment of faith, reflection, and community celebration — even as unseasonal rain brings a quiet, reflective tone to this auspicious occasion
