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The festival of lights, Diwali 2025, is approaching and with it a wave of excitement is running across the country. The markets have become brighter, people have started preparing for lighting lamps and distributing sweets. But meanwhile, there is a question in everyone’s mind – how many days of holidays will we get on Diwali this time? How long will schools, colleges and offices remain closed? So, let us tell you the complete information about Diwali holidays in an easy and fun manner.

Diwali holidays in UP: When till when?

Dussehra holidays are over in Uttar Pradesh and now everyone’s eyes are on Diwali. This time Diwali holidays in UP will start from October 21 and will continue till October 24. That means schools and colleges will remain closed for 4 full days. Not only this, additional holidays can also be found at the local level in some places. According to the government calendar, October 21 to 23 will be a public holiday, and October 24 will be a local holiday in some places. Also, due to October 19 being a Sunday, the people of UP will get a total of 5 days long holidays. If you live in UP, then definitely get information about local holidays from your school or office.

Diwali and Chhath celebrations in Bihar

Diwali celebration in Bihar is something special. This time Bihar government has declared 6 to 7 days holidays for Diwali. These holidays will start from October 18 (Saturday) and continue till October 23. That means schools, colleges and government offices will remain closed for 6 full days. After this, there will be 2 days holidays for Chhath Puja on 27th and 28th October, because Chhath festival is very special in Bihar. In this way, people of Bihar will be able to enjoy the long weekend on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath.

When and how will Diwali be celebrated?

This time Diwali will be celebrated with great pomp across the country on 21 October 2025. In some places, people will start celebrating Diwali from October 20 itself. After this, there will be Govardhan Puja on 22nd October and the festival of Bhai Dooj on 23rd October. Since October 19 is a Sunday, students in most states will get 5 consecutive days of holidays. In some states, there may be holidays of 5 to 7 days due to local holidays. The Education Department has already given information about holidays in its temporary calendar, but some states can also make changes in their calendar in view of Diwali and Chhath.

Students’ fun in October!

The month of October is no less than a gift for school children. Apart from the 5 to 7 day Diwali holidays, this month also has several Sundays and Chhath Puja holidays. That means, overall, students will enjoy long weekends and holidays in October. During these holidays, children and family members can double the joy of festivals together. Brilliance in the markets, decorations in homes and holiday fun – this Diwali is going to be truly memorable!