Festival Cheer for Students Enjoying Long November Breaks
Schools in Gujarat have an extended holiday period of 21 days - from November 5 to November 25
UdaipurTimes, Nov 10, 2026 - Schools across the country are enjoying a long break, with most clubbing the festival with mid-term (half-yearly) closure, and one State even announcing as long as 21 days of holiday. Check out some State-wise schedule:
As per Rajasthan’s academic calendar, schools in the State have a 12-day mid-term and Diwali break from November 4 to November 15. Regular classes will commence from November 16. They will remain close again on November 24 on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Gujarat students are enjoying a longer break - of approximately 21 days. According to a circular issued by the State's Education Department, schools in Gujarat will observe an extended holiday period from November 5 to November 25.
Schools in Goa are closed for Diwali holidays from November 2 to November 21 while in Bihar, government and government-aided schools will observe holidays from November 7 to November 17 for Diwali, Chhath Puja and other festivals.
Most schools in Maharashtra observed holidays from November 2 to November 14 although some municipal schools are off from November 5 to November 23.
Himachal Pradesh has announced five-day Diwali vacation for schools in the State, from November 6 until November 10.
Parents and students should check either for holiday notifications or with their respective school administration for the vacation schedule because private schools, including CBSE and ICSE-affiliated institutions, may follow separate academic calendars for breaks.
With Media Inputs
