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Education
Maharashtra schools closed on Nov 10 for Diwali‑Padwa break
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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All schools in Maharashtra will remain closed on 10 November as part of the Diwali‑Padwa holiday schedule, with reopening dates to be confirmed by the state education department.
The Maharashtra state education authority has announced that schools across the state will observe a holiday on 10 November. The closure aligns with the traditional Diwali and Gudi Padwa celebrations, giving students and staff a combined festive break.
Parents have been advised to note the date and make necessary arrangements for childcare during the holiday. The education department has not released a specific reopening date, stating that it will be communicated once the holiday calendar is finalised.
The decision follows the annual practice of synchronising school calendars with major cultural festivals in the region, ensuring that academic schedules accommodate the cultural observances of the majority of families.
Officials have urged schools to use the break to conduct any pending maintenance and to prepare for the resumption of classes, emphasizing that academic continuity will be maintained once the holidays conclude.
Parents have been advised to note the date and make necessary arrangements for childcare during the holiday. The education department has not released a specific reopening date, stating that it will be communicated once the holiday calendar is finalised.
The decision follows the annual practice of synchronising school calendars with major cultural festivals in the region, ensuring that academic schedules accommodate the cultural observances of the majority of families.
Officials have urged schools to use the break to conduct any pending maintenance and to prepare for the resumption of classes, emphasizing that academic continuity will be maintained once the holidays conclude.