Maharashtra School Holiday Calendar: Key Breaks and Holidays from August to December 2025

Maharashtra schools will remain closed on several national and state holidays in the coming months, with major festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Christmas bringing longer breaks. Apart from the compulsory public holidays, schools may also observe optional and regional holidays depending on local customs.

Confirmed Major Holidays

• August 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
• September 5 (Friday): Eid-e-Milad
• September 6 (Saturday): Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan)
• October 2 (Thursday): Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra
• October 18 to November 2: Diwali Vacation (10–15 days, varies by school)
• November 5 (Wednesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
• December 25 (Thursday): Christmas, followed by winter vacation

Common Optional/Regional Holidays

• August 28 (Thursday): Second day of Ganesh Chaturthi (in some districts, especially Konkan and Pune region)
• September 8 (Monday): Onam (observed by select schools with Malayali community presence)
• September 16 (Tuesday): Eid-e-Ghadir (in some minority schools)
• October 20 (Monday): Naraka Chaturdashi (part of Diwali week in many schools)
• October 21 (Tuesday): Lakshmi Puja / Amavasya (Diwali day, holiday in all schools)
• October 22 (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja / Padwa
• October 23 (Thursday): Bhai Dooj
• November 14 (Friday): Children’s Day (some schools declare a holiday or half-day)
• December 6 (Saturday): Dr B.R. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas (holiday in many government institutions, some schools follow)

Longer Breaks

• Diwali Vacation: Mid-October to early November, usually two weeks
• Christmas Vacation: Begins on December 25, extending into the New Year

Education authorities note that while government schools follow the official list, private and CBSE schools may add a few discretionary holidays, particularly for regional festivals. Parents are advised to check their child’s school calendar for exact dates.

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