Bihar govt schools closed Nov 7–17 for Diwali, Chhath Puja

Bihar's Education Department has scheduled government school holidays from November 7 to 17 for Diwali, Vishwakarma Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja. An additional holiday falls on November 24 for Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. Winter vacation is planned from December 25 to 31. The 2026 calendar lists 75 total holidays.