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November School Holiday List 2026: State-Wise School Vacation Dates Announced
· Source: Amar Ujala
Schools in various states may remain closed for festivals including Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti in November 2026. Holiday schedules vary across states such as Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, so students should verify with their school calendars.
November 2026 Festival Holidays Overview
Schools in different states may remain closed in November 2026 due to festivals such as Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Some states may have consecutive holidays, while others may only close on the specific festival days. Diwali falls on a Sunday in 2026, which is already a weekly holiday, though some states provide additional breaks around it.
State-Wise Holiday Schedule
School break schedules differ across states based on local education department orders and school calendars.
| State / Occasion | Holiday Period / Date | School Reopening Date |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 2 November to 14 November 2026 (15 November is Sunday) | 16 November 2026 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 November to 10 November 2026 | 11 November 2026 |
| Rajasthan | 4 November to 15 November 2026 | Check school calendar |
| Bhai Dooj | 11 November 2026 | Varies by state / school |
| Children's Day | 14 November 2026 | Open in many places except states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan |
| Chhath Puja | 14 November to 16 November 2026 (Main day on Sunday, 15 November) | Check local orders for 16 November |
| Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day | 16 November 2026 | Check local orders in Uttar Pradesh |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | 24 November 2026 | Varies by state / school |
Festival-Specific Information
Different festivals will have varied holiday rules across the country:
- Bhai Dooj (11 November 2026): Celebrated across regions; some states provide leave to female teachers, but there is no uniform nationwide school closure rule.
- Children's Day (14 November): Many schools may remain open to hold sports, cultural programs, and events, except in states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan where broader vacation dates overlap.
- Chhath Puja (14 to 16 November 2026): Significant in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, with potential holiday declarations in Delhi. The main day falls on Sunday, 15 November.
- Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day (16 November 2026): Several schools in Uttar Pradesh may observe a holiday.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 November 2026): Schools may remain closed in states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
What Students and Parents Should Do
Because holiday dates differ by state and institution, students and parents should check their school's annual calendar, notices issued by the school, and orders from their local state education department to confirm the exact holiday schedule.
Questions
When are schools closed in Maharashtra in November 2026?
Schools in Maharashtra are scheduled to be closed from 2 November to 14 November 2026, and will reopen on 16 November 2026 as 15 November is a Sunday.
Will schools be closed on Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj falls on 11 November 2026; there is no uniform nationwide closure, but some states provide leave to female teachers and individual schools may declare a holiday.
Are schools closed on Children's Day, 14 November?
Children's Day is not automatically a holiday; schools in many places stay open for events and activities, except where state vacation periods overlap, such as in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Which states may observe a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 November 2026?
Schools may remain closed in states including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, subject to state government and school calendar decisions.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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