Will schools remain closed on second Saturday? See state wise list of holidays:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Children are always curious about school holidays, especially when it is a month in which many festivals or important days fall. Regarding October 11, 2025, this question is also being raised whether schools will remain closed on this day, because it is the second Saturday of the month of October. The tradition of ‘second Saturday’ holiday in Indian schools is prevalent in many states, although in some places it is not enforced or is partially enforced.

Let us know the status of possible school holidays on 11 October 2025:

Second Saturday and Holidays Rule:
In India, holiday is given on ‘second Saturday of the month’ in government and many private schools. Its purpose is to give an additional holiday to children and teachers, so that they can rest or complete personal work. But, this rule does not apply equally in every state or school board. In some states there is a half-day every Saturday, while in some only the second and fourth Saturdays are closed.

State-wise probable position (tentative, as the official calendar for 2025 has not been released yet):

1. Uttar Pradesh: The rule of ‘second Saturday’ holiday is applicable in many government and private schools, hence there is a high possibility of schools remaining closed on October 11.
2. Bihar: In Bihar also, most of the schools have holiday on second and fourth Saturday. Therefore, there may be a holiday in schools on 11 October 2025.
3. Delhi: There is a provision of holiday on second Saturday in government schools of Delhi. This trend is commonly seen in private schools also.
4. Madhya Pradesh: In Madhya Pradesh also, ‘Second Saturday’ is celebrated as a holiday in schools.
5. Rajasthan: This rule is applicable in many government and private schools in Rajasthan.
6. Maharashtra: In Maharashtra also, holidays are given in schools on second and fourth Saturday.
7. West Bengal: Here also this holiday may be applicable in many schools.
8. Haryana, Punjab: There is a provision for second Saturday holiday in schools of these states also.

How to confirm?

• Check your school’s website: Always refer to your child’s school’s official website or calendar for the most accurate information.
• Contact School Administration: You can get information about holidays by directly contacting the school office or your child’s class teacher.
• State Education Board Notifications: Check the list of official holidays released on the website of the concerned state education board or department.