Schools Holidays: The month of October brings the festive season in India, and this year, school holidays have been announced in various states. Let’s know when schools will be closed in your state and what are the reasons for the holidays.
Holidays in Delhi:
Due to festivals ranging from Diwali to Chhath Puja, school holidays have been declared in Delhi from October 20 to October 24. During this period, students will be able to enjoy the festivals with their families.
There will be long holidays in Rajasthan.
This year, schools in Rajasthan have been declared closed from October 13 to 24 due to Diwali and other festivals. Both government and private schools will remain closed during this period.
Number of holidays in Uttar Pradesh
School holidays have been declared in Uttar Pradesh from October 19 (Sunday) to October 23 (Thursday). This includes Diwali on October 20, Govardhan Puja on October 22 and Bhai Dooj on October 23. Thus, students will get a total of 5 days of holiday.
10-day holiday in Bihar
Schools in Bihar will remain closed from October 20 to October 29 due to Diwali and Chhath Puja. This period will provide students with an opportunity to prepare for and participate in the celebrations of both major festivals.
How many days will there be holidays in Karnataka?
This time, in Karnataka, a 10-day holiday has been announced from October 8 to October 18, not because of Diwali, but because of the ‘caste survey’. During this time, teachers will be busy with the survey work, while students will enjoy the holidays.
How many holidays will there be in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
School holidays have been announced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from October 18 to October 20. However, an additional holiday is expected in Telangana on October 21, but this has not been officially confirmed yet.
