School Holiday Calendar For November 2026 Features Multiple Festive Breaks

Students across India can look forward to several festive holidays and commemorations during November 2026, though holiday rules will vary by state and region.

Festival Holidays

The month opens on November 1 with Kannada Rajyotsava and Haryana Day marking the state formation dates for Karnataka and Haryana, though both occasions fall on a Sunday in 2026. Dhanteras follows on Friday, November 6, though it is not a universal school holiday. Diwali is celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with some states offering extended festive breaks. Govardhan Puja falls on Monday, November 9, bringing school closures in states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. Bhai Dooj is marked on Wednesday, November 11, across northern and western states. Children's Day takes place on Saturday, November 14, featuring school events without a general holiday. Chhath Puja arrives on Sunday, November 15, and is widely observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Delhi. Uttar Pradesh also observes Veerangana Uda Devi Martyrdom Day on November 16 for the 1857 revolt figure. Finally, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Tuesday, November 24, serving as a gazetted holiday in several states while coinciding with Kartik Purnima.

Context

School holiday schedules in India are managed at the state level, meaning local governments decide which regional festivals warrant actual closures. Festive dates often depend on traditional lunar calendar calculations which can shift slightly from year to year relative to the standard calendar.