The month of November presents a plethora of festivals for people to gather and enjoy with their friends and family. Throughout the country, schools—both public and private—will be closed for holidays marking the festivities of Diwali, Bhai Duj, Govardhan Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Chhath Puja. Since state-by-state variations may occur on certain holidays, parents and students are encouraged to check with the administration of their individual schools or colleges to be certain of the holidays.
Diwali – November 12
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals this month. It falls on November 12 this year. With Diwali quickly approaching, several states in the country have announced holidays for their colleges and universities. For students and teachers, the Diwali holiday normally lasts from one to four days and can vary in the southern states.
Govardhan Puja and Bhai Duj – November 13-14
The two days after Diwali, November 13 and 14, are observed as Govardhan Puja and Bhai Duj, respectively, with school holidays exclusively in the northern half of the nation. Bhai Duj is a day to honour the relationship between brothers and sisters, while Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krish’s triumph over Lord Indra.
Chhath Puja – November 19-20
Schools in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Delhi will be closed for two days on November 19 and 20 in honour of Chhath Puja. When it comes to offering a holiday for Chhath Puja, which is a celebration honouring the Sun God, the majority of schools use their own discretion. This day is also used for the worship of Chhathi Maiya, the sister of the Sun God.
Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day – November 24
The Martyrdom Day or Shaheed Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh guru, who fought the Mughals’ forced conversions, is commemorated on November 24 this year. In several Indian states, this day is an optional holiday for educational institutions.
Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 27
Schools in northern India will be closed on November 27 this year to commemorate Guru Nanak Jayanti. The celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti honours the first Sikh Guru, who was instrumental in founding and upholding the Sikh community.
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