Diwali 2025 School Holidays Rajasthan UP Bihar Schedule: Diwali, the festival of lights symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, brings joy and respite to families across India, with school holidays allowing students to immerse in traditions, family gatherings, and cultural festivities. State education departments play a key role in announcing these breaks, balancing academic calendars with regional observances like Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja, ensuring young learners recharge amid the celebratory spirit. This year’s schedules, coordinated by bodies like Rajasthan’s Directorate of Secondary Education and Bihar’s Education Department, reflect thoughtful adjustments to foster well-being while maintaining educational continuity.
Rajasthan kicks off its 12-day holiday from today, October 13, 2025, while Uttar Pradesh offers a four-day break around Diwali, and Bihar extends 10 days from October 20. Karnataka’s 11-day pause from October 8 adds to the nationwide festive mosaic, with Diwali’s main day falling on October 20.
Festive Starts: Rajasthan’s Early Holiday Extension Explained
Rajasthan’s school holiday for Diwali 2025 commences today, October 13, and runs through October 27, spanning 12 days inclusive of Sundays. Originally slated from October 16 to 27, the Director of Secondary Education, Sitaram Jat, advanced the start to October 13, preserving the total duration for seamless family celebrations. This adjustment accommodates the Kartik Amavasya tithi from afternoon October 20 to evening October 21, with Lakshmi Puja in the Pradosh period, enabling students to participate in rituals, travel, and sweets-sharing without academic disruptions.
The break covers all government and private schools, promoting a unified festive pause that highlights Rajasthan’s commitment to cultural harmony.
Regional Rhythms: UP and Bihar’s Diwali-Chhath Blends
Uttar Pradesh declares holidays on October 20 for Diwali, October 22 for Govardhan Puja, and October 23 for Bhai Dooj, creating a four-day stretch with October 19 as Sunday. This concise break allows families to light diyas, exchange gifts, and savor traditional feasts, aligning with the state’s holiday list for inclusive observance.
In Bihar, schools remain closed from October 20 to 29, a 10-day span embracing Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities. This extended period underscores Bihar’s emphasis on regional customs, giving students time for riverbank rituals and family bonding, as per the official calendar.
Karnataka’s government and aided schools enjoyed an 11-day holiday from October 8 to 18, announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to support the state’s caste survey, indirectly easing into Diwali preparations.
Holiday Harmony: Planning Festive Breaks and Post-Diwali Return
These schedules encourage balanced festivities, with parents and students checking state education portals for confirmations. Post-break, classes resume on October 28 in Rajasthan and Bihar, and October 24 in UP, signaling a refreshed academic push.
Diwali holidays 2025 weave tradition with timely rest, enriching lives through lights and lessons. Families should verify updates on respective state education websites or presswire for any revisions.
