As India celebrates Bhai Dooj 2025 — the festival marking the close of the Diwali season — schools across several states continue to remain shut today, Thursday, October 23.

While many regions in northern and western India are observing festive holidays, parts of the south are facing weather-related disruptions, leading to selective school closures.

North and West India: Bhai Dooj holiday continues

Schools in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, and Maharashtra remain closed today as part of the Diwali–Bhai Dooj festive break.

Delhi NCR (Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad)

Most private and government schools have been closed since October 19 for Diwali. The break officially extends through October 23 for Bhai Dooj, with regular classes expected to resume from Friday, October 24.

Uttar Pradesh

Schools across the state have declared holidays from October 20 to 23, covering Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Students have enjoyed a continuous five-day break including the weekend.

Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Education Department had earlier announced an extended Diwali vacation from October 13 to 24. Schools will reopen after Friday’s weekend, giving students nearly two weeks off.

Bihar

Both government and private schools remain shut from October 20 to 29, as the state observes an extended holiday period combining Diwali and Chhath Puja.

West Bengal

In West Bengal, the Diwali–Kali Puja holiday window runs from October 20 to 23. Schools will reopen after the Bhai Dooj festival on Friday.

Maharashtra

Schools in most districts, including Mumbai and Pune, are closed till October 23 for Diwali. Depending on district guidelines, some may reopen on Friday while others resume after the weekend.

South India: Rain warnings disrupt classes

While festive holidays have concluded in much of southern India, weather conditions are causing uncertainty in a few states.

Tamil Nadu

The state has been witnessing heavy rainfall since the start of the week. Schools and colleges in districts such as Chennai, Cuddalore, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Tirunelveli remained closed on Wednesday, October 22. District administrations are monitoring conditions closely, and if downpours continue, Thursday’s classes may be suspended for safety reasons.

Kerala

In Idukki district, all educational institutions were closed on Wednesday after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rainfall and possible landslides. As of this morning, no statewide closure has been declared for October 23, but local authorities may extend the shutdown in rain-affected areas if conditions persist.

Andhra Pradesh

Continuous rainfall in coastal districts such as Nellore, Tirupati, and Prakasam has already led to class suspensions earlier this week. Fresh updates from local administrations are expected today depending on weather intensity.

Karnataka

With Diwali festivities over and stable weather conditions, schools in Karnataka have reopened today, October 23, after observing holidays earlier in the week for Naraka Chaturdashi and Balipadyami.

Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab-Haryana updates

In Jammu & Kashmir, schools up to the higher secondary level remain closed from October 19 to November 2 for annual Pooja holidays.

In Punjab and Haryana, most schools resumed classes on October 23, though a few institutions have declared an optional Bhai Dooj holiday depending on their internal calendars.

School Holiday Status on October 23, 2025

• Delhi NCR Diwali, Bhai Dooj Closed
• Uttar Pradesh Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj Closed
• Rajasthan Extended Diwali Vacation Closed
• Bihar Diwali & Chhath Puja Closed
• West Bengal Kali Puja, Diwali, Bhai Dooj Closed
• Maharashtra Diwali Vacation Closed
• Tamil Nadu Heavy Rainfall Alert Likely Closure (district-specific)
• Kerala (Idukki) Red Alert for Heavy Rain Decision Pending
• Andhra Pradesh (Coastal) Ongoing Heavy Rain Decision Pending
• Karnataka Diwali Break Over Open
• Jammu & Kashmir Pooja Holidays Closed
• Punjab & Haryana Post-Diwali Reopening / Optional Holiday Mostly Open

Parents are advised to check official circulars from their child’s school or local education department before sending children to class, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, where heavy rainfall continues.

For most northern and western states, today marks the final day of the Diwali–Bhai Dooj holiday, with schools expected to reopen from Friday, October 24.