Schools to remain close on THESE days in 2025, check full list here

School breaks are vital for children's academic and psychological development, providing them with opportunities to rest, pursue hobbies, and spend quality time with family. Understanding the school holiday schedule helps parents plan family gatherings, extracurricular activities, and vacations more effectively. It's important to note that winter breaks for students are expected to start in the last week of December and continue into the first week of January, although these dates can vary by region and school. The summer holidays in 2025 are anticipated to follow a similar pattern.

A list of holidays for the 2025 academic year has been compiled for reference.

School Holiday list 

January 6 - Guru Govind Singh Jayanti

January 14- Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Hazarat Ali's Birthday

January 17- Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday

January 26- Republic Day

February 2- Basant Panchami

February 19- Shivaji Jayanti

February 24- Guru Ravi Das's Birthday

February 26- Maha Shivratri

March 13- Holika Dahana

March 14- Holi

March 28- Jamat Ul-Vida

March 30- Chaitra Sukhladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa

March 31- Ramzan Id/Eid-ul-Fitr

April 6- Rama Navami

April 10- Mahavir Jayanti

April 18- Good Friday

May 12- Buddha Purnima

June 7- Bakrid/ Eid ul-Adha

July 6- Muharram, Ashura

August 9- Raksha Bandhan

August 15- Independence Day

August 16- Janmashtami

August 27- Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi

September 5- Onam, Id-e-Milad

September 29- Maha Saptami

September 30- Maha Ashtami

October 1- Maha Navami

October 2- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra

October 7- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

October 10- Karaka Chaturthi

October 20- Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali

October 22- Govardhan Puja

October 23- Bhai Duj

November 5- Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 24- Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day

December 25- Christmas

Meanwhile, the dates of Muslim holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha may vary based on moon sighting, prompting schools to make necessary adjustments to their schedules. These holidays play a crucial role in balancing education, leisure, cultural engagement, and personal growth. Parents and children can use these schedules to plan enjoyable and productive activities throughout the year. However, it is advisable to verify the exact dates with the respective schools, as institutional policies may lead to slight variations.