Karwa Chauth 2026: Are Schools Closed On October 29? Check State-Wise Holiday Rules | Education and Career News

Last Updated:October 23, 2026, 15:46 IST

School holiday rules for Karwa Chauth vary across states and depend on notifications issued by the respective education departments. Check details here.

Karwa Chauth will be observed on October 30. (File Photo)

Karwa Chauth is celebrated with devotion across North India, with married women observing a day-long fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. In 2026, the festival will be observed on October 29. As the date approaches, teachers, parents and students are keen to know whether schools will remain closed or continue to operate as usual.

School holiday rules for Karwa Chauth vary across states and depend on notifications issued by the respective education departments. The festival is not a mandatory nationwide public holiday. In some states, it is listed as a restricted or optional holiday, while certain state governments may grant special leave to eligible employees.

In Uttar Pradesh, the state’s Basic and Secondary Education Department holiday calendar and relevant government orders determine whether female teachers are entitled to leave. According to the information provided, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared October 29, 2026, a holiday for female teachers. Teachers and school staff should check the applicable official notification for confirmation of the leave provisions.

Rules may differ in states such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, parents and students should not assume that all schools will remain closed on Karwa Chauth.

A holiday granted to eligible female teachers does not automatically mean that all schools will be closed for students. In many cases, schools may continue to function if sufficient staff members are available.

The arrangements can vary depending on the school, its staffing pattern and instructions from the local education authorities. Schools with a large number of female teachers may need to make alternative arrangements, while institutions with separate holiday orders for students may remain closed.

Parents should check notices issued by their children’s schools or the relevant district education authorities before deciding whether to send them to school.

Teachers, parents and students should consult the official state education department calendar, relevant government circulars and school-issued notices to confirm whether October 29 will be a holiday. Local instructions may differ from the general state holiday calendar.

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Are schools mandated to close nationwide for Karwa Chauth on October 29, 2026?

No, Karwa Chauth is not a mandatory nationwide public holiday. School closures depend entirely on state-specific notifications and education department calendars.

Which states have special leave provisions or restricted holidays for Karwa Chauth?

States like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh provide restricted holidays or special casual leave provisions for eligible female employees and teachers.

Does a holiday for female teachers on Karwa Chauth mean student classes are canceled?

Not necessarily, as a leave granted to eligible female teachers does not automatically close schools for students. Schools may remain open if adequate staff is available, depending on local arrangements.

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