The month of September brings traditions, community celebrations, and seasonal transitions. It is also a busy phase for students, with many schools holding mid-term examinations, projects, and cultural programmes.
However, there are also holidays and breaks in-between for significant festivals and local occasions. From Onam in the south to Durga Puja in the east, and Id-e-Milad observed across the country states, September is a month of joyous celebrations.
Schools holidays are not uniform across India. They depend on regional culture, customs, education boards, and institutional policies.
The holiday calendar in September reflects India’s cultural diversity. Different states observe closures for festivals that hold religious, historical, or social significance. Below are some of the key dates that may influence school schedules this month:
Kerala's grand festival of Onam is begins on September 4 and continues with Thiruvonam on September 5. Schools across Kerala usually declare holidays for students to participate in cultural programmes, community feasts, and traditional games.
This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan. Schools in the state may declare a holiday as households prepare for the nine days of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga.
The last week of the month will have one of India’s most celebrated festivals, Durga Puja. On September 29, Maha Saptami is observed, and schools in states like West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam may declare holidays.
This is followed by Maha Ashtami on September 30, which extends closures to Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and other eastern states. For many schools, these holidays continue into early October, creating an extended festive break.
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Possibility of long weekends
Several of these holidays fall around weekends. September 2025 may offer students a few extended breaks. For instance, the Onam–Id-e-Milad period (September 4–7) could result in a long holiday stretch in some southern states. Similarly, the Durga Puja holidays at the end of the month may align with weekends, providing a longer pause from school schedules. Such breaks are often welcomed by students balancing demanding academic routines.
However, there are also holidays and breaks in-between for significant festivals and local occasions. From Onam in the south to Durga Puja in the east, and Id-e-Milad observed across the country states, September is a month of joyous celebrations.
Schools holidays are not uniform across India. They depend on regional culture, customs, education boards, and institutional policies.
The holiday calendar in September reflects India’s cultural diversity. Different states observe closures for festivals that hold religious, historical, or social significance. Below are some of the key dates that may influence school schedules this month:
September 4-5, 2025: Onam
Kerala's grand festival of Onam is begins on September 4 and continues with Thiruvonam on September 5. Schools across Kerala usually declare holidays for students to participate in cultural programmes, community feasts, and traditional games. September 5-6, 2025: Id-e-Milad, Teacher's Day
Id-e-Milad is observed to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This year, the festival falls on September 5 and 6 in several states. Schools in regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu may remain closed to mark the occasion. In northeastern states like Sikkim and Manipur, the festival is also significant, and closures may extend into September 6, coinciding with the observance of Indrajatra. September 5 is also celebrated as Teacher's Day, and most schools across India remain closed after celebrations.September 12, 2025: Friday after Eid
In Jammu and Srinagar, schools could be shut on September 12, marking the traditional observance of the Friday following Eid. This day allows families to extend celebrations, combining faith with community gatherings.
September 22, 2025: Navratna Sthapana
This festival is celebrated in Rajasthan. Schools in the state may declare a holiday as households prepare for the nine days of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga. September 23, 2025: Maharaja Hari Singh’s birthday
Schools in Jammu and Srinagar usually decalare a holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, a significant historical figure in the region.
September 29-30, 2025: Durga Puja and Associated Holidays
The last week of the month will have one of India’s most celebrated festivals, Durga Puja. On September 29, Maha Saptami is observed, and schools in states like West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam may declare holidays. This is followed by Maha Ashtami on September 30, which extends closures to Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and other eastern states. For many schools, these holidays continue into early October, creating an extended festive break.
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