November 6: School Holiday Decision Revealed
As November 6, 2025, approaches, various regions in India are preparing for school holidays due to special events, primarily Assembly elections and local festivals. Schools in certain states will observe closures to accommodate these occurrences.
November 6: School Holiday Decision Revealed
Bihar: School Holidays for Assembly Elections
Bihar has declared a school holiday on November 6 to facilitate the first phase of Assembly elections. The Election Commission has designated several schools as polling stations, making it necessary to close them. A total of 17 districts will be impacted, allowing staff to assist with election duties. The districts affected include:
- Patna
- Darbhanga
- Madhepura
- Saharsa
- Muzaffarpur
- Gopalganj
- Siwan
- Saran
- Vaishali
- Samastipur
- Begusarai
- Lakhisarai
- Munger
- Sheikhpura
- Nalanda
- Buxar
- Bhojpur
Note that many of these districts were previously closed on November 5 for Guru Nanak Jayanti. Schools will resume on November 7.
Uttar Pradesh: Lakkhi Kartik Purnima Celebrations
In Uttar Pradesh, Anupshahr will see school closures until November 6 due to the Lakkhi Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Mela. The local education authorities have announced that both government and private institutions will remain closed from November 3 to 6 to accommodate the event. Schools will reopen on November 7.
Maharashtra: No Holiday Despite Weather Warnings
In Maharashtra, schools will remain open on November 6 as no official holiday has been declared. However, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains across several districts, including Raigad, Jalgaon, Beed, and Amravati. Parents are encouraged to stay vigilant and monitor weather updates, as local holidays might be declared if conditions worsen.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana: Regular School Operations
Schools in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana will operate as usual on November 6, continuing their schedule after the Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday on November 5.
Southern States: Schools Reopen After Cyclone Closures
In the southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Odisha, schools have reopened following closures from Cyclone Montha. There are no official holidays scheduled for November 6; however, localized holidays may occur based on weather conditions. Parents should stay updated through announcements from local education departments.
