School Holidays in November 2026: Check State-Wise School Closure Dates and Latest Updates

School Holidays November 2026: School holiday schedules across India in November 2026 will exhibit substantial regional variations, largely determined by individual state government gazettes, district education department circulars, and local cultural festivities.The main festival of the month will be the festival of Diwali, which will be celebrated all over India on Sunday, November 8, 2026, followed by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj on different days. 

Towards the end of the month, another important festival, Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, as a gazetted public holiday in many states and educational boards. In the case of Maharashtra, the state school education department has given approval for a long 13-day mid-term Diwali vacation from November 2 to November 14, 2026, giving ample holidays to primary and secondary students.

School Holidays in November 2026: Key Gazetted & Festive 

Below are the key dates related to the School Holidays in November 2026:

School holidays in November 2026: What students should know

The months of November 2026 will have festivals-related holidays for school-going children in India. I understand that all festivals will not necessarily lead to school closure in all states. Vacation days, festivals, and other holidays dates may vary from one state education department order and school calendar to another.

As per the holidays list available from government sources, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 while Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Tuesday, November 24. Both the dates are part of the 2026 gazetted holiday list issued by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Children should understand that the holiday date for government organizations does not necessarily mean that all schools will be closed on that day. It is up to the respective state and school notification to decide on it.

School Holidays in November 2026: Important dates

Here are the key dates students and parents should keep in mind while planning the month.

From the above table, it can be seen that the vacation days for Maharashtra have been provided according to the stated state school calendar. Nevertheless, the dates of the festivals and state holidays must be verified from the concerned official notification.

Since November 8 falls on a Sunday, the students whose schools close on Sundays will not get a day off on that day only.

Will schools remain closed across India in November 2026?

There is no national-level school holiday schedule that defines all the holidays taken in November. Government schools, schools, central schools, and schools following the state board may have varying schedules.

While some schools may have Diwali vacations, other schools may be open earlier than expected. Even regional festivals and local administration orders may result in holidays. However, certain schools may declare vacations due to certain conditions but this cannot be assumed without an official notification.

Students appearing in board exams or entrance exams must also consider whether their classes, coaching, and practicals will run during the festival days.

Major festivals like Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti fall in the month of November 2026, and state-wise vacations of schools will be observed as well. According to reports, Maharashtra has announced Diwali vacation between November 2 and 14, while students studying in other states must refer to the calendar issued by their respective schools.

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