Schools across various Indian states have announced holidays for Diwali and related festivals, allowing students and parents to plan accordingly. Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal are among the states declaring closures for the festive season.

In Bihar, while Diwali falls on November 8, schools will begin their holiday on November 7, 2026. According to the 2026 Bihar government school holiday calendar, there will be continuous holidays after Diwali for Bhai Dooj, Chitragupta Puja, and Chhath Puja. Schools are slated to remain closed from November 7 to November 17, 2026, totaling 10 days of vacation.

Jharkhand schools will observe a holiday on November 8 for Diwali, as per the 2026 holiday report. This will be followed by continuous holidays for Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chitragupta Puja, and Chhath Puja.

Uttar Pradesh government's holiday calendar indicates that schools will be closed on November 8, 2026, for Diwali, and on November 9 for Govardhan Puja. The month will see additional holidays for other festivals.

In West Bengal, the Higher Education Department's calendar states that schools will be closed from November 8 to November 10 for Diwali and Kali Puja, a significant festival celebrated with great fervor in the state. Further holidays are also expected later in the month. These holidays will provide an opportunity for students and teachers to celebrate the festivals.