Delhi Schools Closed Today Due to Valmiki Jayanti, Check List of School Holidays

Holidays hold a significant place in the lives of students, eagerly anticipated and treasured for a multitude of festivities and national celebrations like Gandhi Jayanti, Diwali, and Dussehra. These breaks not only provide relief from the demanding school schedule but also serve as opportunities for rejuvenation and strengthening family bonds.

The list of upcoming holidays serves as a helpful reference, enabling students to efficiently organise their activities during the school closure in Delhi. It inspires them to make the most of this time by participating in recreational activities, pursuing personal interests, and cherishing precious moments with their loved ones.

On the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, schools in Delhi and various other states will remain closed. For any inquiries, parents and students are encouraged to get in touch with their respective school authorities. Below is a list of holidays for the months of October, November, and upcoming months:

October 2023:

1. Gandhi Jayanti: Monday, October 2

2. Maha Panchami/ Dussehra: Thursday, October 19 to Tuesday, October 24

3. Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti: Saturday, October 28

November 2023:

1. Diwali: Sunday, November 12

2. Bhai Duj: Wednesday, November 15

3. Chhat Puja: Sunday, November 19

4. Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day: Friday, November 24

5. Guru Nanak Jayanti: Monday, November 27

December 2023:

1. Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24

2. Christmas: Monday, December 25

3. New Year’s Eve: Sunday, December 31

In addition to this year, students can also access the list of holidays for the upcoming year:

January 2024:

1. New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1

2. Lohri: Sunday, January 14

3. Pongal: Monday, January 15

4. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: Wednesday, January 17

5. Hazarat Ali’s Birthday: Thursday, January 25

6. Republic Day: Friday, January 26

February 2024:

1. Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja: Wednesday, February 14

2. Shivaji Jayanti: Monday, February 19

3. Guru Ravidas Jayanti: Saturday, February 24

March 2024:

1. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: Tuesday, March 5

2. Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri: Friday, March 8

3. Holi: Monday, March 25

4. Maundy Thursday: Thursday, March 28

5. Good Friday: Friday, March 29

6. Easter: Sunday, March 31

April 2024:

1. Chaitra Sukhladi or Ugadi or Gudi Padwa: Tuesday, April 9

2. Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative): Thursday, April 11

3. Vaisakhi: Saturday, April 13

4. Ambedkar Jayanti: Sunday, April 14

5. Rama Navami: Wednesday, April 17

6. Mahavir Jayanti: Sunday, April 21