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Schools will remain closed on Diwali with a six-day holiday. The school closures start from Dhanteras (October 18) and end on Bhai Dooj (October 23).

School CLOSED across India: October comes with several major holidays which clearly means that kids don’t have to go to school on these national holidays. The month is full of national holidays like Diwali, Chhath, Bhai Dooj, with some states also having different holiday schedules. Here is the list of pan-India and state-wise holidays when educational institutions will remain shut.

Schools Closed Across India

Schools will remain closed on Diwali with a six-day holiday. The school closures start from Dhanteras (October 18) and end on Bhai Dooj (October 23). This six-day shutdown will cover major festivals such as – Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

Bihar

Bihar is gearing up for the assembly elections and political activities in the state has intensified. The voting will take place in two phase – on November 6 and 11. Here schools will be shut on Diwali, Chhath Puja, giving students an extended break.

Karnataka

The state government has announced the school closures from October 8 to 18. The announcement was made as schoolteachers are taking part in the ongoing socioeconomic caste survey.

The state government has also announced holidays on October 20 (Naraka Chaturdashi) and October 22 (Balipadyami, Deepavali).

Rajasthan

Students in Rajasthan are going to enjoy an extended break as Diwali holidays in the state started on October 13 and will continue till October 24.

Uttar Pradesh

Schools will shut for Diwali from October 20 to October 23.

West Bengal

In West Bengal, schools will be shut from October 20 to October 23. These three days will include major festivals such as Kali Puja (October 20), Diwali (October 21), and Bhai Dooj (October 23).

The information provided above is an overview of Diwali holidays in India and specific states for October month. However, students and parents should confirm the details with their respective institutions.