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Education
Rajasthan Schools to Close for 12-Day Diwali Break, 4–15 Nov 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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In Rajasthan, schools will remain closed from 4 to 15 November 2026 for a 12‑day Diwali holiday, with classes resuming on 16 November.
Rajasthan’s education authorities have announced that all schools will be shut down from 4 November to 15 November 2026, providing students with a 12‑day break that coincides with the Diwali festival.
The closure aligns with the traditional practice of extending holidays around major festivals, allowing families to celebrate and students to rest.
Parents and teachers have welcomed the extended break, citing benefits such as reduced fatigue and more time for cultural activities.
The Rajasthan Department of Education confirmed that regular classes will resume on 16 November 2026, and the decision was communicated through official state channels and local media outlets.
The closure aligns with the traditional practice of extending holidays around major festivals, allowing families to celebrate and students to rest.
Parents and teachers have welcomed the extended break, citing benefits such as reduced fatigue and more time for cultural activities.
The Rajasthan Department of Education confirmed that regular classes will resume on 16 November 2026, and the decision was communicated through official state channels and local media outlets.