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November School Holidays : After the long holidays of Diwali and Chhath Puja in October, the month of November has once again brought joy to the school students. Finding time for relaxation and fun amidst the load of studies is nothing less than a gift to children. Children are going to get a wonderful break from studies due to festivals, weekends and regional holidays.
Students are expected to get a full nine days of vacation in November 2025. These holidays include religious festivals as well as weekends, which provide little respite to children throughout the month. It is important to note that some holidays may be state-specific or local, so be sure to check your school’s official holiday calendar. This month offers a great opportunity to strike a perfect balance between studies and entertainment.
Schools Closed in November: Full Holiday Calendar for November 2025…
In November 2025 children can get 9 days holiday from main. November 2025 school holiday list includes major festivals, Guru Parv and weekly holidays.
Two Greatest Holidays: Guru Purab’s Raunaka
The 2 most important holidays in November are associated with two great Sikh Gurus:
November 5: Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti: A national holiday commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. On this day there is a holiday in schools across the country. On this day, Nagar Kirtan, Langar and religious events are celebrated.
25 November: Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is celebrated as the martyrdom day of the ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This holiday is especially observed in the northern states (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh).
| the date | the day | Reason for leave | Where will the holiday be? |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | saturday | Haryana Day | Regional (Haryana) |
| November 2 | sunday | Weekly holiday | across the country |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti | Declared in National/States |
| November 8 | Second Saturday | Weekly holiday | Most schools |
| November 9 | sunday | Weekly holiday | across the country |
| November 16 | sunday | Weekly holiday | across the country |
| November 23 | sunday | Weekly holiday | across the country |
| November 25 | tuesday | Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day | Local (Delhi, Punjab etc.) |
| 30 November | sunday | Weekly holiday | across the country |
Double dose of the weekend…
In November 2025, children are getting the benefit of 5 full Sundays (November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30). Additionally, most schools will be closed on the second Saturday of the month, November 8, 2025. Children will get a much needed break from their weekly studies on these weekends. Additionally, Children’s Day will be celebrated on Friday, November 14, 2025. Many schools will have a day off for this special occasion, while others plan activities with a half-day off.