Ahmedabad, October 28, 2026: Schools across Gujarat will observe a 21-day Diwali vacation from November 5 to November 25, 2026, according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Primary Education on October 26.
The second academic term will begin on November 26, 2026, giving students a three-week break during the Diwali festive season.
Diwali Vacation Dates for Gujarat Schools
As per the announced schedule, the vacation dates are:
- Last day before vacation: November 4, 2026
- Diwali vacation begins: November 5, 2026
- Last day of vacation: November 25, 2026
- Schools reopen: November 26, 2026
- Total vacation: 21 days
The schedule applies to recognised primary schools across Gujarat and follows the academic calendar published by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB).
Education Department Issues Instructions
The Directorate of Primary Education has directed district education officers and district primary education officers to coordinate the announcement of the vacation dates and ensure that the schedule is followed by schools under their jurisdiction.
The instructions also cover government and grant-in-aid teacher training colleges, Bal Adhyapan Mandirs, self-financed PTC colleges and other relevant educational institutions.
Teacher Training Institutes to Follow a Separate Schedule
While the school vacation will run from November 5 to November 25, first-year academic activities at teacher training institutes are scheduled to resume on November 19, 2026.
The arrangement is intended to ensure that the required number of working days under National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms is completed.
When Will the Second Term Begin?
Students will return to classrooms on November 26, when the second academic term begins. Families can use the announced dates to plan travel and festive activities during the holiday period.
The 21-day break is part of Gujarat’s annual academic calendar, which accommodates the extended Diwali festive season.
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