October School Holidays 2025: Schools Closed on These Dates, Check Holiday List Here

🔹 Why October Has More School Holidays?

October is considered one of the busiest festive months in India. Unlike other months that may have one or two national holidays, October combines religious festivals, national holidays, and seasonal breaks, resulting in multiple days off for schools.

The celebrations include:

• Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (national holiday observed across India)

• Navratri and Durga Puja (especially in North, East, and Northeastern states)

• Dussehra/Vijayadashami (pan-India celebration marking victory of good over evil)

• Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary, observed in many states)

• Regional holidays (such as Bathukamma in Telangana, Kati Bihu in Assam, and others)

These make October 2025 a month packed with cultural and religious significance.

🔹 Complete List of October School Holidays 2025

Here’s a tentative holiday calendar for October 2025 (exact dates may vary by state and school board):

📌 Note: Some schools may also provide autumn vacation breaks around Navratri/Dussehra (5–9 October 2025), depending on the state board or private school policy.

🔹 State-Wise Variations in October Holidays

While Gandhi Jayanti (2 October 2025) and Dussehra (7 October 2025) are observed across all schools in India, other holidays vary by state:

• West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand: Longer breaks for Durga Puja & Dussehra (5–9 days).

• Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP: Holidays for Navratri, Dussehra, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, Valmiki Jayanti, Karva Chauth, and Chhath Puja.

• Maharashtra, Gujarat: Focused on Navratri Garba nights and Dussehra holidays.

• Telangana & Andhra Pradesh: Bathukamma Festival + Dussehra holidays.

• Kerala & Tamil Nadu: Schools close for Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami celebrations.

• Karnataka: Mysuru Dasara is a major cultural event with extended holidays.

🔹 Significance of Major October 2025 Holidays

1. Gandhi Jayanti (2 October 2025)

   • Marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

   • Celebrated with cultural programs, essay competitions, and cleanliness drives in schools.

2. Navratri & Durga Puja (1–7 October 2025)

   • Celebrated for nine days, dedicated to Goddess Durga.

   • In West Bengal and Assam, schools remain closed for almost a week due to Durga Puja pandals and festivities.

3. Dussehra / Vijayadashami (7 October 2025)

   • Symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

   • Schools conduct Ramleela plays and cultural events before the holiday.

4. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (13 October 2025)

   • Marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

   • A public holiday in many states; schools remain closed.

5. Chhath Puja (30–31 October 2025)

   • A major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP.

   • Schools remain closed for at least two days.

🔹 How Parents & Students Can Plan October Breaks?

With multiple holidays in October 2025, families can make the best use of the festive calendar:

• Short Trips & Vacations: Many parents plan hill station trips or religious pilgrimages during Dussehra holidays.

• Festival Participation: Students get an opportunity to engage in cultural traditions like Durga Puja pandal hopping, Garba nights, or Ramleela.

• Skill Development: Vacations are a great time for students to pursue hobbies like reading, art, or coding.

• Study Balance: With exams scheduled after October in many schools, students should use the break wisely to revise.

🔹 Importance of October Holidays in School Calendar

• Encourages students to learn cultural values beyond academics.

• Provides rest and rejuvenation in the middle of the academic year.

• Boosts family bonding as most festivals involve joint celebrations.

• Gives teachers time to plan for the upcoming half-yearly or pre-board examinations.

🔹 Conclusion

The month of October 2025 is filled with exciting holidays that combine national pride, religious devotion, and cultural celebrations. With major holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, Dussehra, Eid-e-Milad, and Chhath Puja, students can look forward to meaningful time off from school.

Parents and teachers must ensure that while students enjoy the festive season, they also balance it with academic preparations for upcoming exams. For families, these breaks are perfect opportunities to celebrate festivals together, go on short trips, and create memorable experiences.

So, mark your calendars and prepare for the festive month ahead as schools across India gear up for the October 2025 holiday season.