Onam to Durga Puja: Full List of School Holidays in September 2025, State-Wise Schedule

NEW DELHI — September 2025 will bring a wave of cultural and religious celebrations across India, giving students a string of school holidays. From Onam in Kerala to Durga Puja in West Bengal, many states will see academic breaks to mark these major festivals.

1. Onam in Kerala: September 4–5

♦ Holiday: Schools across Kerala will remain closed on September 4 (First Onam) and September 5 (Thiruvonam).

♦ About the festival: The 10-day harvest festival celebrates the legendary return of King Mahabali, featuring pookalam (floral decorations), vallamkali (boat races), and community feasts (Onasadya).

2. Id-e-Milad and Teacher’s Day: September 5–6

♦ Holiday: States including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are expected to close schools for Id-e-Milad.

♦ In Sikkim and Manipur, the holiday coincides with Indrajatra celebrations.

♦ Teacher’s Day (Sept 5): Many schools will hold special functions in the morning, followed by a holiday.

3. Other Regional Holidays in September

♦ September 12: Friday after Eid — schools in Jammu and Srinagar may remain shut.

♦ September 22: Navratra Sthapana — Rajasthan schools likely to close.

♦ September 23: Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birth Anniversary — schools in Jammu and Kashmir to remain closed.

♦ September 29–30: Durga Puja (Maha Saptami & Maha Ashtami) — schools in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Odisha to remain closed.

Key Takeaway

With festivals spread throughout the month, students in different regions can expect multiple holidays in September 2025, providing time for cultural celebrations and family gatherings.