Diwali School Holidays 2025: Hello readers, as the Diwali festival approaches, school holidays have been announced in various states across the country. This information is based on a Hindustan report. Let’s find out when and how long the Diwali holidays will be in each state.
Karnataka: Survey duty for teachers, extended school holidays
Schools in Karnataka have closed before Diwali this year. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that schools in the state will be closed from October 8 to October 18, 2025. These holidays are primarily to help teachers complete the ‘Social and Educational Survey’ (caste survey). However, teachers busy with mid-term examinations have been exempted from this survey. According to reports, Koppal district has completed 97% of the survey, while districts like Udupi and Dakshina Kannada are still lagging behind.
Rajasthan: School bells to ring until October 25
The extended Diwali holidays have begun in Rajasthan. As directed by the state education department, government and private schools are closed from October 13th and will continue until October 24th. During this period, there will be no academic activities in schools. Students will return to school on Saturday, October 25th.
Uttar Pradesh: Five-day Diwali break
Diwali holidays in Uttar Pradesh will begin a little late, but students will enjoy a long weekend. Schools will be closed from October 20th to 23rd. Combined with the weekends on October 18th and 19th, students will have a total of five days off to celebrate Diwali.
Bihar: Holidays to prepare for Diwali and Chhath Puja
Students in Bihar will also have ample time to enjoy both Diwali and Chhath Puja. Schools in the state will close from October 20th. This extended break, combined with the preceding weekend, will allow students to fully participate in both the Diwali festivities and Chhath Puja rituals.
Fact Check: This information is based on a report in the Hindustan newspaper dated October 14, 2025. To confirm the exact holiday dates, it is advisable to consult the notifications issued by the respective state governments’ education departments.
Tip: This holiday season is a great opportunity not only to enjoy the festivals but also to revise your studies and begin preparing for upcoming exams. Happy Diwali and Chhath Puja to all students and teachers!