November 2026 School Holidays: Students May Get 8 to 13 Days Off

November 2026 is expected to bring several holidays for school students across India, with around 8 to 13 days off possible in some states. Major festivals, including Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti, are expected to contribute to the holiday schedule. However, the number of holidays will vary depending on state government decisions, local education department notifications and individual school academic calendars. Following the Dussehra break in October, students in several parts of the country may get another festive break in November. Regional occasions such as Karnataka Rajyotsava and Haryana Day on November 1 may also bring holidays for schools in the respective states. Dhanteras on November 6 may be observed as a holiday in some areas, depending on local announcements. Diwali falls on November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 9 and Bhai Dooj on November 11, with school holidays depending on regional practices.

November 14 is Children's Day, when schools generally organise special programmes rather than declare a regular holiday. Chhath Puja on November 15 is significant in states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, where schools may observe a holiday. Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24 is another important occasion on which several states may declare school holidays. The five Sundays in November fall on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Some states, including Maharashtra and Rajasthan, may have longer festive breaks of around 10 to 13 days, depending on their schedules. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the actual number of holidays will depend on the respective education departments and school calendars. Parents and students should check official announcements from their schools, including government, private, CBSE and ICSE institutions, before making plans.