School Holiday on October 15:
The month of October is filled with several festivals and regional celebrations, leading to multiple school holidays across India. Many states have declared a school holiday today, October 15, 2025, while others will remain open. The closures depend on regional observances such as Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti, Diwali, and Chhath Puja preparations.
In Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, schools will remain closed today to mark Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti. These states have declared a public holiday, which means both schools and government offices will be shut. Similarly, in Karnataka, schools are closed due to a statewide administrative holiday that will continue until October 18, 2025. In Bihar, several schools are closed to allow students and staff to prepare for Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations.
However, not all states have declared a holiday. In Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, schools will remain open on October 15. These states will begin their festive breaks later, starting around October 18, when Diwali week officially begins. Schools in these regions are expected to remain closed until October 23, giving students a much-awaited festive vacation.
Apart from Diwali, many schools in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh will also remain closed on Bhai Dooj, which falls shortly after Diwali.
To summarize, school closures on October 15, 2025, vary across states. North Indian states like Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh have declared holidays, while southern and western states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra continue regular classes until the festive break begins.
Parents and students are advised to check local school notifications for confirmation of holidays in their region.