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School Holidays in September 2025: September marks the middle of the academic term, with schools running at full pace after summer vacations. Yet, it also signals the start of a vibrant festive season. From Ganesh Chaturthi in the West, Onam in the South, Durga Puja in the East, to Diwali in the North, a series of celebrations will continue till the end of the year.
While schools and colleges generally remain closed on major festivals, the exact holidays vary across states depending on regional traditions and academic schedules. Here is a list of likely holidays in September 2025 when schools may remain closed.
| Date | Day | Festival/Holiday |
| September 7, 2025 | Sunday | Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh Visarjan |
| September 8, 2025 | Monday | Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-Milad) |
| September 16, 2025 | Tuesday | Onam (Thiruvonam) |
| September 17, 2025 | Wednesday | Vishwakarma Puja |
| September 21, 2025 | Sunday | Samvatsari (Jain Festival) |
| September 27, 2025 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasya |
| September 29, 2025 | Monday | Navratri Begins |
Anant Chaturdashi (September 7, 2025)
The concluding day of Ganesh Chaturthi, marked by grand Ganesh idol immersions in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. It is also significant in Jainism as a day of fasting and rituals.
Milad-un-Nabi (September 8, 2025)
Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, this day is observed across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, and Jammu & Kashmir with prayers, processions, and community gatherings.
Onam (September 16, 2025)
Kerala’s biggest harvest festival, celebrated with boat races, flower carpets, and feasts. Schools across the state remain closed for several days as families mark the return of the mythical King Mahabali.
Vishwakarma Puja (September 17, 2025)
Widely observed in eastern states such as West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and Bihar, this festival honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect, with rituals in factories, workshops, and schools.
Samvatsari (September 21, 2025)
The most important Jain festival of forgiveness, celebrated mainly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Devotees seek forgiveness from family and community, and many schools with Jain students remain closed.
Mahalaya Amavasya (September 27, 2025)
Considered the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. Families offer prayers to ancestors, and cultural programs are held as pandal preparations begin.
Bathukamma Starting Day (September 27, 2025)
A floral festival celebrated predominantly in Telangana, Bathukamma marks the worship of Goddess Gauri. Women arrange flower stacks in a conical shape, sing folk songs, and gather around water bodies, with schools closing regionally.
Navratri Begins (September 29, 2025)
The nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga starts. This is celebrated across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and northern states. Schools may remain closed on certain days of Navratri, depending on state notifications.
