10-day holiday begins today in educational institutions

Teachers, students, and employees of educational institutions are set to enjoy a continuous 10-day holiday on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. This extended break is made possible by combining the scheduled Durga Puja holidays with weekly off days. However, the duration of the holidays may vary depending on the type of educational institution and its specific holiday calendar.

According to the government holiday list, holidays for Mahanavami on October 20 and Bijoya Dashami on October 21 are scheduled for Durga Puja. Additionally, with October 22 declared a holiday by executive order, government employees are also receiving a continuous five-day holiday. This opportunity arises due to weekly holidays falling on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24.

As per the holiday list for government and private secondary and lower-secondary schools for the year 2026, holidays for Durga Puja have been designated from October 18 to 22. Including weekly holidays before and after, along with the Lakshmi Puja holiday on October 25, students have the opportunity for an extended break. Overall, according to the calendar, a continuous 10-day holiday from October 16 to 25 is being provided.