Schools, colleges likely to remain closed on THESE dates; Check state-wise list here

October 2025 was a month full of festivals across India, from Diwali to Chhath Puja. In West Bengal, all schools were closed today, October 31, 2025, to celebrate Jagadhatri Puja, a festival celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Along with these cultural celebrations, adverse weather conditions caused by Hurricane Montha led to additional school closures in many states.

Looking ahead, there will be relatively fewer school holidays in November 2025. Most schools in India will continue regular classes outside major cultural and regional events. However, some important holidays are celebrated across the country and in certain states and students and teachers are given the day off.

Important School Holidays in November 2025

November 1 (Saturday) – Kannada Rajyotsava: Karnataka celebrates Formation Day. Schools, colleges and state government offices will remain closed.

November 5 (Wednesday) – Guru Nanak Jayanti: This marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Schools are expected to remain closed in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.

November 6 (Thursday) – Nongkrem Dance Festival: Celebrated by the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya as part of a five-day harvest festival near Shillong. Schools in the area are likely to remain closed.

November 7 (Friday) – Wangala Festival: The Festival of 100 Drums is an important harvest celebration of the Garo tribe in Meghalaya. Schools are expected to be closed.

November 8 (Saturday) – Kanakadasa Jayanti: Celebrated in Karnataka to honor the poet-saint Kanakadasa. Schools in the state may remain closed.

November 14 (Friday) – Children’s Day: Celebrated across the country to celebrate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. Most schools are open and organize special programs, cultural shows and fun activities.

November 24 (Monday) – Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day: Celebrated in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to honor the ninth Sikh Guru. Schools in these states will remain closed, while most schools in the southern and western states will continue classes.

These holidays are celebrated in various states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Delhi. Students should plan their academic activities and homework according to these dates.

Planning Ahead

Students and parents should take a look at the latest academic calendar published by the relevant institutions, as it may be applied five days a week in some schools or full/half day classes may be held on Saturdays. Planning ahead for assignments, projects, and personal activities can help avoid disruptions during the holidays.

November 2025 offers a mix of cultural, regional and national celebrations that reflect India’s rich diversity while providing students with an occasional break from academic routines.