It’s the season of festivals in India and the celebrations will be complete for students if they get holidays from schools and colleges.
Schools across several Indian states will remain closed during the month of October 2025 to mark major cultural and national festivals.
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In October 2025, several important festivals will be celebrated across India. The month begins with Durga Puja (Navami Puja) on October 1, followed by Gandhi Jayanti and Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) on October 2. Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti will be observed on October 7. The festive season continues with Dhanteras on October 18, Naraka Chaturdasi on October 20, and the grand celebration of Diwali on October 21. The next day, October 22, marks Govardhan Puja, followed by Bhai Dooj on October 23. Towards the end of the month, Hal Shashthi (Lalai Chhath) will be observed on October 27, and Chhath Puja on October 28.
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| 1 October | Durga Puja (Navami Puja) |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti & Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) |
| 7 October | Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti |
| 18 October | Dhanteras |
| 20 October | Naraka Chaturdasi |
| 21 October | Diwali |
| 22 October | Govardhan Puja |
| 23 October | Bhai Dooj |
| 27 October | Hal Shashthi (Lalai Chhath) |
| 28 October | Chhath Puja |
The month started with Gandhi Jayanti and Vijaya Dashami (also known as Dussehra), and will bring in Dhanteras, Diwali, and the month will conclude with Chhath Puja.
Apart from the regular holidays, several states have prolonged school closures due to extended festivals or extreme weather conditions. In Telangana, schools will remain closed for 13 days, from September 21 to October 3, for the Dasara break. Meanwhile, West Bengal has extended the Durga Puja holidays until October 6, with some districts affected by flood-like conditions.
In Uttar Pradesh, schools will remain closed on October 1 and 2 in observance of Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Bihar has declared holidays from September 27 to October 2, with some districts extending the break until October 5 to mark Durga Puja and Navratri.
Schools across the country will usually be closed, but parents and students should still contact their schools directly to ensure that their (ward’s) school is closed on that particular day.