Punjab School Holiday 2025: Check List of Upcoming School Closures in the State

Sep 11, 2025, 16:43 IST

Check the complete list of holidays to be observed in all government and private schools in Punjab in the year 2025. Download the official Holidays Calendar in PDF.

Download Punjab School Holidays List 2025 in PDF Here
Download Punjab School Holidays List 2025 in PDF Here

Punjab School Holidays List 2025: Planning ahead becomes easier when you know the school holiday calendar. In Punjab, schools observe a variety of holidays that align with cultural, regional, and national events, offering students and teachers much-needed breaks throughout the academic year. Whether it's festivals, special observances, or seasonal vacations, the Punjab School Holiday List 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of all the key holidays.

This article details the Punjab school holiday calendar 2025, helping students, parents, and educators to organise their schedules effectively. Read on to find the complete holiday list, including important dates for summer and winter vacations, public holidays, and regional observances.

Select Schools Remain Closed in Punjab Due to Safety Concerns

While most institutions have resumed classes, a few schools are still not considered safe for reopening. In Ferozepur and Fazilka, 66 government schools remain closed until further notice as authorities continue safety inspections. Similarly, in Jalandhar district, DC Himanshu Aggarwal has ordered a 2-day holiday on September 11 and 12, 2025 in nine schools that were found unsafe after heavy rains. These include Government Middle School, Fateh Jalal; Government Middle School, Basti Peer Dad; Government High School, Lidda; Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Basti Sheikh; Government High School, Mundh; Government High School, Boparai Kalan; Government Primary School, Jalalpur Kalan, Lohia Khas; Government Primary School, Peer Dad West-2; and Government Primary School, Mundh, Nakodar-2.

Punjab Schools Reopen After 15-Days Flood Holidays

According to recent government orders, schools in Punjab were earlier scheduled to reopen on Monday, September 8. However, with floodwaters still affecting several regions, there is growing speculation that the holidays may be extended further. Local officials have hinted that reopening could be delayed, especially in severely flood-affected districts where the situation remains critical. Parents and students are advised to stay alert for official notifications regarding the final decision.

Punjab Orders School Closure Till September 7 Amid Heavy Rain and Floods

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all government, private, aided, and recognised schools, as well as colleges, universities, and polytechnics across the state till September 7, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and floods. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirmed that the decision was taken on the directions of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Check Punjab School Holidays in September 2025 (Rain-Related Closures & Festival Holidays)

Punjab School Holidays in 2025 with Days and Dates

Here's the comprehensive list of public holidays in Punjab for the year 2025:

Date

Day

Holiday Name

Type

January 6

Monday

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab

Regional

January 26

Sunday

Republic Day

National

February 3

Monday

Basant Panchami

Regional

February 12

Wednesday

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Regional

February 26

Wednesday

Maha Shivaratri

National

March 14

Friday

Holi

National

March 23

Sunday

Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Regional

March 31

Monday

Idul Fitr

National

April 6

Sunday

Ram Navami

National

April 10

Thursday

Mahavir Jayanti

National

April 13

Sunday

Vaisakhi

Regional

April 14

Monday

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti

National

April 18

Friday

Good Friday

National

May 30

Friday

Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day

Regional

June 7

Saturday

Bakrid / Eid al-Adha

National

June 11

Wednesday

Sant Kabir Jayanti

Regional

July 6

Sunday

Muharram

National

July 31

Thursday

Shaheed Udham Singh Ji’s Martyrdom Day

Regional

August 15

Friday

Independence Day

National

August 16

Saturday

Janmashtami

National

October 2

Thursday

Gandhi Jayanti

National

October 2

Thursday

Vijaya Dashami

National

October 7

Tuesday

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

Regional

October 20

Monday

Diwali

National

October 22

Wednesday

Vishwakarma Puja

Regional

November 1

Saturday

Punjab Day

Regional

November 5

Wednesday

Guru Nanak Gev Ji Gurpurab

Regional

November 16

Sunday

Sd. Kartar Singh Sarabha’s Martyrdom Day

Regional

November 25

Tuesday

Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day

Regional

December 25

Thursday

Christmas Day

National

December 27

Saturday

Shaheedi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

Regional

Month-wise School Holidays 2025

Below is the list of month-wise school and college holidays in the state of Punjab:

Punjab School Holidays in January 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

January 6

Monday

Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurpurab

January 26

Sunday

Republic Day

Punjab School Holidays in February 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

February 3

Monday

Basant Panchami

February 12

Wednesday

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

February 26

Wednesday

Maha Shivaratri

Punjab School Holidays in March 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

 

March 14

Friday

Holi

 

March 23

Sunday

Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

 

March 31

Monday

Idul Fitr

 

Punjab School Holidays in April 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

April 6

Sunday

Ram Navami

April 10

Thursday

Mahavir Jayanti

April 13

Sunday

Vaisakhi

April 14

Monday

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti

April 18

Friday

Good Friday

Punjab School Holidays in May 2025

Date

Day

Holiday Name

 

May 30

Friday

Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Martyrdom Day

 

Punjab School Holidays in June 2025

June 7

Saturday

Bakrid / Eid al-Adha

June 11

Wednesday

Sant Kabir Jayanti

Punjab School Holidays in July 2025

July 6

Sunday

Muharram

July 31

Thursday

Shaheed Udham Singh Ji’s Martyrdom Day

Punjab School Holidays in August 2025

August 15

Friday

Independence Day

August 16

Saturday

Janmashtami

Punjab School Holidays in October 2025

October 2

Thursday

Gandhi Jayanti

October 2

Thursday

Vijaya Dashami

October 7

Tuesday

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

October 20

Monday

Diwali

October 22

Wednesday

Vishwakarma Puja

Punjab School Holidays in November 2025

November 1

Saturday

Punjab Day

November 5

Wednesday

Guru Nanak Gev Ji Gurpurab

November 16

Sunday

Sd. Kartar Singh Sarabha’s Martyrdom Day

November 25

Tuesday

Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day

Punjab School Holidays in December 2025

December 25

Thursday

Christmas Day

December 27

Saturday

Shaheedi Sabha, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

To check the list of gazetted holidays in 2025, download the full calendar released by the Punjab Government below. All the holidays along with events and days are marked in Punjabi language in this PDF.

Download Punjab Government Holidays 2025 PDF

**Important Note for Stakeholders Regarding School Holidays List 2025

  • Some holidays may overlap with weekends. Additionally, certain holidays are specific to Punjab and may not be observed nationwide.
  • Please be aware that schools may have additional holidays, including summer and winter vacations, which are determined by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) or individual school administrations.
  • For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's advisable to consult the official holiday calendar provided by the Punjab Government or the respective educational institutions.
Gurmeet Kaur
Gurmeet Kaur

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Gurmeet Kaur is an Education Industry Professional with 10 years of experience in teaching and creating digital content. She is a Science graduate and has a PG diploma in Computer Applications. At jagranjosh.com, she creates content on Science and Mathematics for school students. She creates explainer and analytical articles aimed at providing academic guidance to students. She can be reached at gurmeet.kaur@jagrannewmedia.com

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