Light Up Your Festive Season: Diwali 2025 School Holidays Announced in UP, Rajasthan & Bihar!

With Diwali falling on October 20, 2025, major Indian states have declared school holidays to give students and staff ample time for traditional celebrations. The education departments of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar have issued official circulars detailing these festive breaks. The timing of these school closures aligns with Diwali, Chhath Puja, and other regional festivities, reflecting the cultural importance of this period.

In Uttar Pradesh, students will enjoy a four-day Diwali vacation from October 20 to October 23, inclusive of the preceding Sunday holiday on October 19. This break ensures families can partake fully in the festival’s customs and rituals. Key districts including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Noida will observe this schedule.

Rajasthan has declared a 12-day holiday span, from October 13 to October 24, 2025. This extended vacation includes multiple districts such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, and Kota. The state’s education director has emphasized that while the booking of the start date was recently advanced from October 16 to October 13, the overall duration remains unchanged. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by school-organized Diwali celebrations and diya decoration competitions.

Bihar offers one of the lengthiest breaks, with schools remaining closed from October 20 through October 29. This period covers both Diwali and Chhath Puja, two major festivals in the region. The closure applies to government and private schools across districts including Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, and Saharsa. The education department has ensured that proper communication of these dates has been sent to district officials to facilitate smooth operations.

These holiday announcements help families prepare in advance for a joyful and culturally rich festive period. Students benefit from an extended break to rejuvenate before the academic calendar resumes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to confirm with local schools for any additional or region-specific updates.

Important Points:

Uttar Pradesh schools closed October 20-23, 2025, including key urban districts.

Rajasthan schools observe a 12-day break from October 13-24, covering major cities.

Bihar schools shut down for 10 days, October 20-29, inclusive of Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Breaks apply to government and private institutions.

Festivities and school events contribute to a vibrant celebration environment.

Education departments have communicated dates to ensure preparedness.

These schedules align with traditional festival observances and family gatherings.

Students have ample holiday to rejuvenate before academic session resumes.

Parents advised to check official school notices for local updates.

Other states have declared varying Diwali holiday periods based on local customs.

The announcements underscore the cultural significance of Diwali and related festivals in shaping school calendars across northern and eastern India.

Sources: Times Now News, Business Standard, Jagran Josh, Patrika, Jagran, Amar Ujala, Moneycontrol, NDTV