School Holiday List in India for 2024-25: Are school holidays ever enough? Check here for the complete list of holidays in the academic year 2024-2025. The month-wise school holiday list for state boards, CBSE schools, ICSE/ISC schools, etc will help you plan and enjoy all your holidays in advance.
School Holidays 2024
The school holiday schedule for the academic year 2024-25 in India includes summer vacations, winter vacations, national holidays, common holidays mandated by the Central government, and state-specific holidays based on geographical or cultural significance. Various education boards like CBSE, ICSE, etc., govern schools in India, each following their respective holiday calendars. For instance, holidays like Ganesh Chaturthi and Kannada Rajyotsava are observed in specific regions such as South India and Karnataka, respectively.
Summer Vacation 2024
Summer vacation is eagerly anticipated and valued by students. Indian schools typically offer a summer break lasting between 2 to 6 weeks annually to escape the intense heat. Students are usually assigned projects and assignments to complete during this time. In 2024, the majority of schools will commence their summer vacation during the first week of June.
Winter Vacation 2024
Winter holiday in schools is a lengthy break that students look forward to. It typically spans from late December, around Christmas, to early January. Schools in mountainous regions have a winter break of 2 to 3 months, while other cold regions also have a winter break lasting around 2 to 3 weeks.
Holiday List 2024
Stock Market Holidays 2024-30
Easter Holidays 2024
All Gazetted School Holidays in India
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Total Number of Days in 2024
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366 (Leap Year)
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Total Number of Saturdays
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52
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Total Number of Sundays
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52
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Holiday List 2024 Uttar Pradesh
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Holiday List 2024 Uttar Pradesh
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Date
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Day
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New Year
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1 January
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Monday
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Makar Sankranti
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15 January
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Monday
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
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17 January
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Wednesday
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Hazrat Ali Birthday
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25 January
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Thursday
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Republic Day
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26 January
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Friday
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Basant Panchami
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14 February
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Wednesday
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Sant Ravidas Jayanti
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24 February
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Saturday
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Maha Shivaratri
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08 March
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Friday
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Holika Dahan
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24 March
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Sunday
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Holi
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25 March
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Monday
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Good Friday
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29 March
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Friday
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Easter Monday
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01 April
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Monday
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Eid-ul-Fitr
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11 April
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Thursday
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Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti
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14 April
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Sunday
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Ram Navami
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17 April
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Wednesday
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Mahavir Jayanti
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21 April
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Sunday
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Summer Vacation
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21 May – 30 June
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Muharram
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17 July
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Wednesday
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Independence Day
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15 August
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Thursday
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Raksha Bandhan
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19 August
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Monday
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Chehlum
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25 August
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Sunday
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Janmashtami
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26 August
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Monday
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Eid-e-Milad/ Milad-un-Nab
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16 September
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Monday
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Vishwakarma Puja/Anant Chaturdashi
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17 September
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Tuesday
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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02 October
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Wednesday
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Vijay Dashami
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12 October
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Saturday
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Narak Chaturdashi
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30 October
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Wednesday
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Diwali
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31 October
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Thursday
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Govardhan Puja
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02 November
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Saturday
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Bhai Dooj/Chitragupt Jayanti
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03 November
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Sunday
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Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima
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15 November
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Friday
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas
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24 November
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Sunday
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Christmas
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25 December
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Wednesday
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School Holiday List 2024-25
Below is a schedule of holidays for each month in the upcoming academic year 2024-25.
School Holidays in April 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Chaitra Sukhladi / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative)
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
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Vaisakhi
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
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Ambedkar Jayanti
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Rama Navami
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
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Mahavir Jayanti
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School Holidays in May 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
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Thursday, November 13, 2024
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Buddha Purnima
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School Holidays in June 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Monday, June 17, 2024
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Bakrid/ Eid Al Adha
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School Holidays in July 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Muharram
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School Holidays in August 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Independence Day/ Parsi New Year
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Monday, August 19, 2024
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Raksha Bandhan/ Jhulan Purnima
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Monday, August 26, 2024
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Janmashtami
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School Holidays in September 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Ganesh Chaturthi
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
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First Onam
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
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Thiruvonam
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Monday, September 16, 2024
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Eid e Milad
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School Holidays in October 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Wednesday, October 2, 2023
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Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalya Amavasya
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Maha Saptami
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Friday, October 11, 2024
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Maha Ashtami
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Maha Navami
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Vijaya Dashami
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Valmiki Jayanti
Lakshmi Puja (Bengali)
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Diwali*
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According to Drik Panchanga, Diwali 2024 is scheduled for November 1, 2024. Nevertheless, in certain traditions, Diwali could be observed on October 31, 2024.
School Holidays in November 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Diwali
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
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Bhai Duj
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Chhat Puja
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Friday, November 15, 2024
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Guru Nanak Jayanti
Karthik Purnima
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School Holidays in December 2024
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Day and Date
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Name
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Friday, December 6, 2024
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Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
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Christmas Eve
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Monday, December 25, 2023
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Christmas
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
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New Year’s Eve
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School Holidays in India – State wise
Each school in India is operated by either the state education board or another educational board like CBSE, ICSE, etc. Consequently, each education board publishes its own School Holiday List 2024-25 at the beginning of the year. Take a look at the School Holiday 2024-25 List of select state education boards provided below.
School Holidays 2024 Delhi April 11 – December 25
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Date
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Day
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Name of the Event
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April 11
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Thursday
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Eid-ul-Fitr
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April 17
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Wednesday
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Ram Navami
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April 21
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Sunday
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Mahaveer Jayanthi
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May 23
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Thursday
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Budha Purnima
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June 17
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monday
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Id-ul-Zuha(Bakrid)
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July 17
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Wednesday
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Muharram
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Aug 15
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Thursday
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Independence Day
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August 19
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Monday
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Raksha Bandhan
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August 26
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Monday
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Janmashtami (Vaishnva)
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September 7
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Saturday
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Ganesh Chaturthi
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September 15
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Sunday
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Onam
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September 16
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Monday
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Milad-un-Nabi
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October 2
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Wednesday
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Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
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October 12
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Saturday
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Dussehra
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October 17
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Thursday
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Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday
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October 31
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Thursday
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Diwali
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November 2
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Saturday
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Govardhan Puja
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November 3
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Sunday
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Bhai Duj
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November 15
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Friday
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Guru Nanak’s Birthday
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November 24
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Sunday
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Guru Teg Bahadur’s
Martyrdom Day
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December 25
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Wednesday
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Christmas
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UP School Holiday List 2024
The official School Holiday List 2024 for Uttar Pradesh has been published on the Uttar Pradesh Education Board’s website, detailing 118 school vacations for children. Academic commitments will consume 53 working days, while exams will occupy 15 days. The summer break is scheduled to run for 41 days, commencing on May 21 and concluding on June 30.
- Total School Holidays: 118
- Exam Days: 15
- Normal Academic Days: 233
Government School Holiday List 2024 Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
The School Holiday List 2024 UP, as declared by the Director of Secondary Education, comprises festival holidays, weekends, and extended summer breaks. In total, there will be 118 days off in the year, encompassing summer vacations, Sundays, and various other holidays.
School Holiday List 2024 Uttar Pradesh 01 April – 25 December
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School Holiday List 2024 Uttar Pradesh
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Date
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Day
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Name of the Events
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01 April
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Monday
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Easter Monday
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11 April
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Thursday
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Eid-ul-Fitr
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14 April
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Sunday
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Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti
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17 April
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Wednesday
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Ram Navami
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21 April
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Sunday
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Mahavir Jayanti
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21 May – 30 June
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Summer Vacation
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17 July
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Wednesday
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Muharram
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15 August
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Thursday
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Independence Day
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19 August
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Monday
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Raksha Bandhan
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25 August
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Sunday
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Chehlum
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26 August
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Monday
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Janmashtami
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16 September
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Monday
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Eid-e-Milad/ Milad-un-Nab
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17 September
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Tuesday
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Vishwakarma Puja/Anant Chaturdashi
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02 October
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Wednesday
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
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12 October
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Saturday
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Vijay Dashami
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30 October
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Wednesday
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Narak Chaturdashi
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31 October
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Thursday
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Diwali
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02 November
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Saturday
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Govardhan Puja
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03 November
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Sunday
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Bhai Dooj/Chitragupt Jayanti
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15 November
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Friday
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Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima
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24 November
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Sunday
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas
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25 December
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Wednesday
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Christmas
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