School Holidays 2025-26: Full List of 64 Holidays in 2025 Including Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali In This State

The Chhattisgarh government has announced the school holiday calendar for the academic year 2025-26, providing students, teachers, and parents with a comprehensive schedule of holidays throughout the year. Schools in the state will observe a total of 64 holidays, including important festival breaks such as Dussehra, Diwali, and extended summer and winter vacations.

Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali Holidays in October 2025

October 2025 is set to be a festive month for students in Chhattisgarh, with several holidays lined up. Schools will remain closed for six days from September 29th to October 4th to celebrate Dussehra, a festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This break also coincides with Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd, a national holiday.

Following this, schools will observe a six-day Diwali break from October 20th to 25th. Additionally, there will be a regular Sunday holiday on October 26th, with classes resuming on Monday, October 27th.

Winter Vacation and Christmas Holidays; Check Dates of School Holidays in Winter 2025

Winter vacation is scheduled from December 22nd to 27th, providing students with a six-day break that may be extended depending on weather conditions. This vacation period also includes Christmas on December 25th, a gazetted holiday as per Chhattisgarh government holiday calendar.

Chhattisgarh Upcoming School Holidays List in 2025 From October To December

In October, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti will both be observed on Thursday, October 2, as gazetted holidays. Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Monday, October 20 and will be a gazetted and restricted holiday, followed by Chhath Puja on Monday, October 27, a restricted holiday.

In November, schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 5, for Guru Nanak Jayanti, a gazetted holiday.

In December, Guru Ghasidas Jayanti will be observed on Thursday, December 18 as a restricted holiday, and Christmas on Thursday, December 25 as a gazetted holiday.

Month-Wise School Holiday List for Session 2025-26

The detailed month-wise list includes national, state and school-specific holidays observed throughout the year as per official calendar:

January: Republic Day on January 26 (Sunday)

February: Maha Shivaratri on February 26 (Wednesday)

March:

• Holi (Dolyatra) on March 14 (Friday)
• Eid‑ul‑Fitr on March 31 (Monday)

April:

• Ram Navami on April 6 (Sunday)
• Mahavir Jayanti on April 10 (Thursday)
• Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 (Monday)
• Good Friday on April 18 (Friday)

May: Buddha Purnima on May 12 (Monday)

June: Eid‑ul‑Adha (Bakrid) on June 7 (Saturday)

July:

• Muharram on July 6 (Sunday)
• Monsoon-related school closure on July 9-10 Special (Rain)
• Hareli Tihar on July 24 (Thursday); Chhattisgarh Festival

August:

• Raksha Bandhan on August 9 (Saturday)
• Independence Day on August 15 (Friday)
• Janmashtami on August 16 (Saturday)
• Hartalika Teej on August 26 (Tuesday)

September: Eid‑e‑Milad on September 5 (Friday)

October:

• Dussehra & Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 (Thursday)
• Diwali/Deepavali on October 20
• Chhath Puja on October 27 (Monday)

November: Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 5 (Wednesday)

December:

• Guru Ghasidas Jayanti on December 18 (Thursday)
• Christmas on December 25 (Thursday)