Upcoming School Breaks in 2025: Review Scheduled Holidays and Major School Shutdowns
School Holidays in India for the Second Half of 2025
School holidays in India for the second half of 2025 are set to include a mix of national festivals, regional observances, and the much-anticipated winter vacations. Here's a breakdown of the key holidays and breaks to expect:
Festive Holidays
- Muharram: Tentatively falling on July 6–7, this Islamic New Year will be observed as a holiday in various regions.
- Rath Yatra: Celebrated on July 7 in Odisha and nearby regions, this important Hindu festival will also be a holiday.
- Onam: This traditional harvest festival of Kerala will be celebrated on August 28 and will be a school holiday.
- Chhath Puja: Falling on October 27 in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this Hindu festival will be a regional holiday.
- Kartika Purnima/Guru Nanak's Birthday: This important Sikh festival will be a holiday in some states like Uttar Pradesh. The exact date may vary.
- Diwali: While the exact dates are yet to be determined, Diwali holidays are expected to fall within this period.
- Winter Vacations: Starting in late December and lasting into early January 2026, these vacations will provide a much-needed break for students.
Regional Holidays
- Maha Shivaratri: Celebrated on February 26, this important Hindu festival will be a gazetted holiday.
- Holi / Dolyatra: On March 14, this vibrant Hindu festival will be a gazetted and restricted holiday.
- Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi: These important festivals will be restricted holidays in August.
- Jamat Ul-Vida: Tentatively falling on March 28, this Islamic festival will be a restricted holiday.
Other Notable Holidays
- April 10: Mahavir Jayanti, a gazetted holiday for the Jain community.
- April 18: Good Friday, a gazetted holiday for the Christian community.
- May 12: Buddha Purnima, a gazetted holiday.
- April 18: Eid-ul-Fitr (tentative date), a gazetted holiday for the Muslim community.
- June 7: Eid ul-Adha (tentative date), a gazetted holiday for the Muslim community.
- March 30: Chaitra Sukhladi / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa, restricted holidays in various states.
- September 2025: Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, and Maha Navami will be restricted holidays.
- March 31: Eid-ul-Fitr (tentative date), a gazetted holiday for the Muslim community.
- March 31: Jamat Ul-Vida (tentative date), a restricted holiday.
Summer and Winter Vacations
The summer break typically falls from mid-May to late June, while the winter break is observed from late December, ranging from December 25, 2024, to January 5, 2025, and lasts around 10-15 days.
State-Wise Holidays
Each state and school board (such as CBSE) includes local holidays and regional festivals, so the exact school calendar can differ widely. For detailed information, refer to the respective school holiday calendar 2025 PDFs for states like Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.
These holidays can help families plan their vacations, prepare academically, and celebrate festivities. Keep these dates in mind as you plan for the rest of the year!
During the second half of 2025, students may find a reprieve from their studies not only during the winter vacations but also during various festive and regional holidays. For instance, online education platforms and self-development resources could help students utilize their time effectively during these holidays, ensuring they don't fall behind in their education-and-self-development journeys. Additionally, lifestyle blogs and general news platforms may cover some of these significant events, providing valuable insights and stories for those following the news.
