School holidays in September 2023: Hey there, as September begins, schools in India are getting ready for some special holidays. These holidays are important because they’re all about celebrating teachers and our culture. Let’s find out why we get time off school for them!
September 2023 School Holidays List
Exciting news! The holiday season is almost here, and we can’t wait to have loads of fun. Who doesn’t love holidays, right? We’ve got some cool updates for you about when you can expect your school holidays.
- September 5: Teachers’ Day. This is a national holiday celebrated to honor teachers and their contribution to society. On this day, students and parents express their gratitude to their teachers by giving them gifts and flowers.
- September 6 or 7: Janmashtami. This is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is celebrated with great pomp and circumstance, with people fasting, praying, and visiting temples. In some parts of India, there are also large public processions and reenactments of Krishna’s life.
- September 8-10: G20 Summit. This is a major international summit of the world’s 20 largest economies. It is being hosted in Delhi, India, this year. Schools in Delhi are likely to be closed during this time to facilitate the summit and manage traffic congestion.
- September 19: Ganesh Chaturthi. This is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with people setting up pandals (temporary shrines) and worshiping Ganesha with prayers, songs, and dances.
- September 28: Milad un-Nabi. This is a Muslim festival that celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. It is celebrated with prayers, feasting, and visiting the mosque.
In addition to these holidays, there may be other school holidays in September depending on the state or region. For example, some states may have holidays for local festivals or for religious holidays that are not celebrated nationwide.
Upcoming School Holidays for 2023 to 2024
School Holidays in October 2023
| Day and Date | Name |
| Monday, October 2, 2023 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| Thursday, October 19, 2023 to Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | Maha Panchami – Dusshehra / Bijaya Dashami |
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
School Holidays in November 2023
| Day and Date | Name |
| Sunday, November 12, 2023 | Diwali |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Bhai Duj |
| Sunday, November 19, 2023 | Chhat Puja |
| Friday, November 24, 2023 | Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
School Holidays in December 2023
| Day and Date | Name |
| Sunday, December 24, 2023 | Christmas Eve |
| Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas |
| Sunday, December 31, 2023 | New Year’s Eve |
| Winter vacation | |
School Holidays in January 2024
| Day and Date | Name |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| Sunday, January 14, 2024 | Lohri |
| Monday, January 15, 2024 | Pongal |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | Guru Govind Singh Jayanti |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | Hazarat Ali’s Birthday |
| Friday, January 26, 2024 | Republic Day |
School Holidays in February 2024
| Day and Date | Name |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | Shivaji Jayanti |
| Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Guru Ravidas Jayanti |
School Holidays in March 2024
| Day and Date | Name |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti |
| Friday, March 8, 2024 | Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri |
| Monday, March 25, 2024 | Holi |
| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday, March 29, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, March 31, 2023 | Easter |
School Holidays in April 2024
| Day and Date | Name |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | Chaitra Sukhladi / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative) |
| Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Vaisakhi |
| Sunday, April 14, 2024 | Ambedkar Jayanti |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Rama Navami |
| Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Mahavir Jayanti |
Delhi School Holidays List 2023
Check the list of School Holidays in Delhi for 2023 below:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26 |
| Holi | March 3 |
| Ram Navami | March 30 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 4 |
| Good Friday | April 7 |
| Id-ul-Fitr | April 22 |
| Buddha Purnima | May 5 |
| Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | June 29 |
| Muharram | July 29 |
| Independence Day | August 15 |
| Janmashtami (Vaishnva) | September 7 |
| Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) | September 28 |
| Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday | October 2 |
| Dussehra | October 24 |
| Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday | October 28 |
| Diwali (Deepavali) | November 11 |
| Guru Nanak’s Birthday | November 27 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
Uttar Pradesh School Holidays List 2023
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26 |
| Hazrat Ali Birthday | February 4 |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 18 |
| Holi | March 8 |
| Rama Navami | March 30 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 4 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 |
| Good Friday | April 7 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | April 22 |
| Buddha Purnima | May 5 |
| Bakrid/ Eid-al-Adha | June 29 – 30 |
| Muharram | July 28 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 30 – 31 |
| Independence Day | August 15 |
| Janmashtami | September 6 – 7 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2 |
| Maha Navami | October 23 |
| Vijaya Dashami | October 24 |
| Eid-e-Milad/ Milad-un-Nabi | September 28 |
| Diwali | November 12 |
| Bhai Dooj | November 14 |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 27 |
| Christmas | December 25 |