Maharashtra: Schools will remain closed from October 20 to 25. Since October 19 and October 26 are Sundays, students can enjoy an extended break.
Rajasthan: Diwali holidays began on October 13 and will continue until October 24.
Bihar: Schools will close from October 18, with the holiday extended due to the upcoming Chhath Puja.
Uttar Pradesh: Schools will be shut from October 20 to October 23. With October 19 being a Sunday, students get a five-day break.
Karnataka: Schools were closed from October 8 to October 18 for teachers’ participation in the state’s socioeconomic caste survey. In addition, October 20 (Naraka Chaturdashi) and October 22 (Balipadyami, Diwali) are official holidays.
West Bengal: Closures run from October 20 to October 23, on account of Kali Puja, Diwali, and Bhai Dooj.
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools in the Jammu division will observe a holiday from October19 to November 2. The University of Jammu has also postponed exams scheduled for October 20, 22, and 23.
Punjab: Schools across multiple districts will remain closed from October 19 to October 22.
Delhi: Schools remain shut on October 20 for Diwali and October 22 for Govardhan Puja.
Assam and Odisha: Schools in both states will remain closed on October 20 for Diwali and Kali Puja.
Tamil Nadu: Schools are expected to remain closed from October 18 to October 21 for Diwali celebrations.
Puducherry: Following the end of quarterly exams on October 14, schools are on holiday from October 15 to October 21, reopening on October 22.
Disclaimer: Parents are advised to verify Diwali holiday schedule with their respective school authorities, as closures may vary according to local customs and school-specific calendars.
