School holidays in November 2026: Diwali, Chhath and more

November brings a fresh round of school breaks across India. Kannada Rajyotsava and Haryana Day fall on November 1, Diwali on November 8, Govardhan Puja on November 9 in states like UP, Delhi and Rajasthan, and Bhai Dooj on November 11. Chhath Puja on November 15 sees holidays in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP, followed by Guru Nanak Jayanti.