Bihar School Holidays October 2025 – Schools Closed for Chhath Puja

Bihar School Holiday List 2025 – The Bihar government has officially released the academic calendar for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, providing a comprehensive overview of all scheduled school holidays for students across the state. Students in Bihar can anticipate enjoying well-deserved breaks to celebrate a variety of major festivals and cultural events. These include significant Hindu festivals such as Dussehra, a joyous celebration of good over evil; Diwali, the festival of lights, which brings families together for festivities; and Chhath Puja, a revered ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God. In a separate but equally important announcement, the Bihar government has officially mandated the complete closure of all schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in districts that will be involved in the first phase of the Bihar AssemblElections 2025. 

For a complete and detailed breakdown of all dates, individuals are encouraged to consult the full Bihar School Holiday List 2025, which provides specific dates and durations for each holiday.

How Many Days Schools will Remain Closed for Chhath Puja?

The Bihar government's Education Department has announced Chhath Puja school holidays. Schools will be closed from October 20th to October 29th, 2025. During this period, people will be celebrating Diwali and Chhath Puja. However, people have already enjoyed Diwali. Now another big festival is waiting ahead to enjoy. Schools will reopen on October 30th, 2025.

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 - Districts Where Schools and Colleges Will Remain Closed

To ensure the smooth execution of the Bihar Elections 2025, the government has officially mandated the complete closure of all schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in districts involved in the first phase. This decision serves multiple purposes: facilitating the electoral process, guaranteeing the safety of students and staff, and enabling the use of educational facilities as polling stations and for other election-related duties without disruption. 

The first phase of polling in North and South Bihar will cover 17 districts, with elections for 121 assembly seats. Voting is scheduled to take place from 7 AM to 6 PM.

School Closed in Bihar Due to Rain

Continuous rainfall in Nepal has led to severe flooding in several districts of North Bihar, with the Sariswa, Kosi, and Kamala rivers all flowing above danger levels. The Sariswa River, particularly swollen, has inundated low-lying areas in Raxaul, Ramgarhwa, Sugauli, Semra, and Motihari, causing extensive waterlogging and property damage.

In Supaul district, approximately 100 villages have been impacted by the floodwaters. As a precautionary measure, District Magistrate (DM) Sawan Kumar has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres situated near embankments. Therefore, classes for grades 1 to 12 will remain suspended until October 7. School closure can be extended further keeping the weather condition in mind so parents and students are advised to keep a regular update on the school holiday in Bihar.

Bihar School Holiday in October 2025

As the festivals are coming near, various schools will announce school holidays. Till then, students and parents can refer to the table given below.

Dusshera Holidays 2025 for School

As the festive season approaches, schools across the country will soon be announcing their Dussehra holiday schedules for 2025. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the triumph of good over evil. 

For schools, the Dussehra break provides a much-needed respite for students and teachers alike. This period allows families to celebrate the festival together, participate in traditional rituals, and enjoy quality time. Many educational institutions align their holiday calendars with the auspicious dates of the festival, ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the cultural celebrations.

While specific dates may vary slightly depending on the region and individual school policies, generally, schools observe a holiday for at least a few days around Dussehra.

Diwali School Holidays 2025

The school holiday for Diwali in Bihar in 2025 will allow students, teachers, and school staff to fully immerse themselves in the celebrations. These holidays typically span several days, often encompassing the main Diwali day and the days immediately preceding and following it, which include Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. The exact dates for the 2025 Diwali school holiday in Bihar will be officially announced by the state education department, usually in their annual academic calendar. Parents and guardians are advised to check the official notifications from their respective schools and the state education authorities for the precise schedule.

During this period, educational institutions across Bihar will close, providing an opportunity for students to travel to their ancestral homes, participate in community events, and spend quality time with their loved ones. The holidays also allow for the much-needed break from academic routines, fostering a refreshed mind and spirit for the upcoming academic session. The cultural significance of Diwali means that schools often organize pre-Diwali celebrations, including various competitions, cultural programs, and awareness campaigns about safe and eco-friendly ways to celebrate the festival, before the commencement of the holidays.

Chath Puja 2025

Chhath Puja is a unique and ancient festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Devta), the source of all energy, and Chhathi Maiya (a goddess who protects children and grants prosperity). Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated from Saturday, October 25, to Tuesday,October 28, 2025. It is a major four-day Hindu festival, celebrated with great devotion, primarily in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of Nepal.

Chath Puja Significance

• Gratitude to Nature: It is a celebration of the Sun for sustaining life on Earth and for seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and the well-being and longevity of children.

• Purity and Austerity: The rituals emphasise extreme cleanliness, purity, and self-discipline, including one of the most rigorous fasts in Hinduism.

• Community Spirit: The festival transcends social barriers, with people from all walks of life gathering at the riverbanks to perform rituals together, fostering a strong sense of unity.

• Worship of the Setting and Rising Sun: Chhath is unique in that devotees offer prayers (Arghya) to both the setting sun and the rising sun.

The festival is marked by rigorous rituals, fasting, and standing in water at the banks of rivers or other water bodies.

State Wise School Holiday List in October 2025

We aim to keep students, parents, and educators in Bihar fully informed about all school holidays, both scheduled and unscheduled, to facilitate effective planning and communication. Please check back regularly for the latest updates on school holidays in Bihar.