On 5 November 2026, schools across India will be closed in several states due to Diwali vacations or election-related orders. The holiday schedule differs by state, district and type of school, so students and parents must check local notices before heading to school.

Key points

• Gujarat starts a 21-day Diwali break on 5 November, ending 25 November.
• Goa schools are closed from 2 to 21 November; reopening on 23 November.
• Bihar government schools observe a Diwali and Chhath break from 7 to 17 November.
• Rajasthan schools are on a mid-term break from 4 to 15 November.
• Chhattisgarh schools close from 6 to 11 November.
• Maharashtra has varied schedules: Pune schools closed 5–18 November, Mumbai schools 5–23 November.
• Andhra Pradesh schools covered by election orders are closed on 4 and 5 November.
• No nationwide holiday; Delhi-NCR, Haryana have no confirmed closures for 5 November.

Details

In Gujarat, the 21-day break will resume the academic session on 26 November. Goa’s Diwali vacation ends on 21 November, with schools reopening on 23 November unless additional holidays are announced by individual institutions. Bihar’s extended festive break covers Diwali, Chitragupt Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja, with classes resuming on 18 November. Rajasthan’s mid-term break includes Diwali and other festivals, with a return to school on 16 November. Chhattisgarh’s Diwali vacation runs from 6 to 11 November, with regular classes expected to resume on 12 November. In Maharashtra, Pune’s private secondary schools close from 5 to 18 November, while Mumbai’s municipal and private aided primary schools close from 5 to 23 November, reopening on 25 November after Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 November. Andhra Pradesh’s election-related holiday covers 4 and 5 November, with polling on 5 November and vote counting on 7 November.

What it means for students

• Check your school’s official notice or website for the exact closure and reopening dates.
• Plan any exam preparation or study sessions around the holiday period.
• Use the break to revise subjects, complete assignments, or take short mock tests.
• For students in Andhra Pradesh, be aware that schools will be closed on 4 and 5 November due to election work.
• If you are in Delhi-NCR or Haryana, confirm with your school as no statewide holiday is announced for 5 November.

Source: Jagran Josh. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.