Last Updated:November 09, 2026, 15:43 IST

While educational institutions have reopened in many parts of the country after Diwali break, schools in Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa and West Bengal continue to remain shut.

Schools in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to remain closed on November 9 for Govardhan Puja. (Representative/File Photo)

Schools in several states across India will continue to remain closed in November due to Diwali and other festivals. While educational institutions have reopened in many parts of the country after the Diwali break, schools in Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa and West Bengal continue to remain closed. Tamil Nadu has also announced an additional holiday for schools and colleges on November 9.

The holiday schedule varies from state to state and, in some cases, between cities and school categories. Here is a look at the states where schools are closed and their expected reopening dates.

Delhi: There is no uniform extended holiday schedule for all schools in Delhi. Some institutions may remain closed on November 9 for Govardhan Puja, while November 11 and November 24 may also be holidays, depending on the school calendar and official notifications. Parents and students should check with their schools for confirmation.

Bihar: Government and government-aided schools in Bihar will remain closed from November 7 to November 17, according to the state education department’s holiday calendar for 2026. The break covers Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja. Schools are expected to reopen on November 18.

Another holiday is scheduled for November 24 on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. Private schools may follow a different schedule.

Maharashtra: Schools in Mumbai and Pune are following different Diwali vacation schedules. Municipal and private aided primary schools in Mumbai are scheduled to remain closed from November 5 to November 23. With November 24 also marked as a public holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti, regular classes are expected to resume on November 25.

In Pune, recognised private secondary schools will remain closed from November 5 to November 18, with classes likely to restart on November 19. Parents should check the reopening date announced by their respective schools.

Rajasthan: Schools in Rajasthan are observing a mid-term break from November 4 to November 15 for Diwali and related festivals. Classes are expected to resume on November 16. Another holiday may be observed on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.

West Bengal: Schools covered by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education’s holiday schedule are observing an extended break from October 15 to November 12. The vacation combines the Durga Puja and Diwali holidays. Regular classes are expected to resume after November 12.

Chhattisgarh: Government, aided and unaided schools in Chhattisgarh will observe Diwali holidays from November 6 to November 11, as per the revised order issued by the state’s School Education Department on October 16. Schools are expected to reopen on November 12.

Himachal Pradesh: Schools in Himachal Pradesh are observing a five-day Diwali break from November 6 to November 10. Classes are expected to resume on November 11. However, the state’s holiday calendar also lists Govardhan Puja on November 9 and Bhai Dooj on November 11. The applicable holidays may differ depending on local rules and the school calendar.

Uttar Pradesh: Schools in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to remain closed on November 9 for Govardhan Puja. Another holiday is listed for November 11 on account of Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Jayanti. Schools may resume regular classes on November 10 before the next scheduled holiday.

Chhath Puja falls on November 15, while November 16 is listed as an optional state holiday for Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day. Schools may also remain closed on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima.

Goa: The Directorate of Education in Goa has scheduled Diwali vacations from November 2 to November 21 for the 2026-27 academic year. The break applies to primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. Since November 22 falls on a Sunday, schools are expected to reopen on November 23.

Tamil Nadu: The Tamil Nadu government has declared November 9 an additional holiday for schools, colleges and other educational institutions as Diwali fell on a Sunday this year. To compensate for the holiday, educational institutions will remain open on Saturday, November 28.

Students and parents should check the latest notifications issued by their respective schools, as holiday dates and reopening schedules may differ across institutions.

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When are schools in Bihar expected to reopen after the festive holiday break?

Government and government-aided schools in Bihar are scheduled to remain closed through November 17, 2026, for Diwali, Chhath Puja, and related festivals, with regular classes expected to resume on November 18, 2026.

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What are the school reopening dates in Rajasthan following the mid-term break?

Schools in Rajasthan are observing a mid-term break for Diwali and associated festivals until November 15, 2026, and normal classes are expected to resume on November 16, 2026.

Why did the Tamil Nadu government declare an additional holiday for educational institutions on November 9?

The Tamil Nadu government declared an additional holiday for schools and colleges on November 9, 2026, because Diwali fell on a Sunday this year.

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