Last Updated:October 29, 2026, 07:38 IST

Karwa Chauth School Holiday: Parents should check notices issued by their children’s schools, including any instructions applicable to govt, govt-aided and private institutions.

School closures may depend on state regulations, the academic calendar and local administrative decisions. (AI-generated image)

Karwa Chauth, also known as Karaka Chaturthi, falls on Thursday, October 29, this year. The festival has prompted questions about school holidays, particularly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

However, Karwa Chauth is not a mandatory nationwide public holiday. Whether schools remain open or close depends on the relevant state holiday calendar, education department instructions and individual school policies. The inclusion of the festival in a restricted-holiday list does not automatically mean that all schools will remain closed.

Delhi: 

Karwa Chauth is listed as a restricted holiday in Delhi’s 2026 holiday calendar. A restricted holiday differs from a general public holiday, so its inclusion does not guarantee a day off for every student.

Parents should check notices issued by their children’s schools, including any instructions applicable to government, government-aided and private institutions.

Uttar Pradesh:

According to reports indicate that female teachers working in basic education schools in Aligarh have been granted leave for Karwa Chauth. However, parents should confirm the arrangements with their schools or the relevant education department.

Punjab:

Like Delhi, Karwa Chauth appears as a restricted holiday in some Punjab govt holiday lists for 2026. However, government office holiday schedules and school calendars may differ.

Haryana and Rajasthan:

Karwa Chauth is widely observed in Haryana and Rajasthan, but the festival’s observance does not automatically establish a holiday for all schools. School closures may depend on state regulations, the academic calendar and local administrative decisions.

Before sending children to school on October 29, parents and students should check official notices issued by the school or district administration. They must review messages shared through the school’s official communication channels as well as contact the school administration if the holiday status remains unclear.

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Is October 29 a mandatory nationwide public holiday for Karwa Chauth?

No, Karwa Chauth is not a mandatory nationwide public holiday. Whether schools and offices remain open or close depends entirely on state holiday calendars, education department instructions, and individual school policies.

Are schools guaranteed to be closed in Delhi for Karwa Chauth on October 29?

Not necessarily. Although Karwa Chauth is listed as a restricted holiday in Delhi’s 2026 holiday calendar, its inclusion as a restricted holiday does not automatically guarantee a day off for every student. Parents should verify official notices from their children’s respective schools.

What special leave provisions apply in Uttar Pradesh for Karwa Chauth?

In Uttar Pradesh, female teachers working in basic and secondary education schools have been granted leave or special arrangements for Karwa Chauth. However, parents should confirm overall student attendance and school arrangements directly with their local education authorities or school administration.

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