Kumar Bahukhandi
A representational illustration shows a school bell being rung as students leave a festively decorated campus for the Diwali holidays. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Chhattisgarh School Education Department’s revised order provides for a six-day Diwali break, from November 6 to 11, for schools and specified teacher education colleges across the state.Photo channel24india.com (Representational Image)
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led Chhattisgarh Government extends the Diwali break by one day, granting holidays from November 6 to 11, 2026, for government, aided and unaided schools as well as D.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. colleges across the state.
Key Highlights
- Chhattisgarh Government extends Diwali holidays from five to six days for the 2026–27 academic session.
- Educational institutions will observe the festive break from November 6 to November 11, 2026, inclusive.
- The School Education Department issued the revised order on October 16, 2026.
- The earlier academic calendar, issued on September 21, had provided holidays from November 6 to 10.
- The revised schedule applies to government, government-aided and unaided schools, along with D.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. colleges.
- Students, teachers and educational institutions will receive one additional day of festive leave.
Raipur: Bringing welcome news for students, teachers and educational institutions ahead of Diwali, the Chhattisgarh Government has extended the festival holidays from five to six days for the 2026–27 academic session. The School Education Department has issued a revised order declaring holidays from November 6 to November 11, 2026, for government, aided and unaided schools, along with institutions offering D.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. programmes across the state.
The revised decision, announced through an official communication dated October 16, partially modifies the academic calendar previously issued by the School Education Department on September 21, 2026.
Under the earlier schedule, the Diwali holidays were fixed for November 6 to November 10, covering five days. The government has now extended the break by one additional day, making November 11 the final day of the notified holiday period.
School Education Department Revises Academic Calendar
The order, issued by the Deputy Secretary of the School Education Department, introduces a limited modification to the holiday provisions of the 2026–27 academic calendar.
The change specifically concerns the Diwali vacation and does not, according to the information provided, announce any alteration to other holidays or academic activities.
With the revised order taking effect, the notified Diwali holiday period now covers six consecutive calendar days.
| Particulars | Holiday schedule |
|---|---|
| Earlier notification | November 6–10, 2026 |
| Revised notification | November 6–11, 2026 |
| Previous duration | 5 days |
| Revised duration | 6 days |
| Additional holiday | November 11, 2026 |
Government, Private and Teacher Education Institutions Covered
The revised holiday notification has a broad scope, covering government schools as well as aided and unaided educational institutions.
Importantly, the order also extends to D.Ed., B.Ed. and M.Ed. colleges, ensuring that the notified festive break applies to the teacher education institutions specifically mentioned in the department’s communication.
The inclusion of these institutions provides clarity for students pursuing teacher training and education-related professional qualifications.
School administrations and the concerned colleges can accordingly incorporate the revised holiday period into their academic schedules.
Additional Day Provides More Time for Diwali Celebrations
The extension is expected to be welcomed by students, teachers and families preparing to celebrate Diwali.
The festival is traditionally associated with family gatherings, the lighting of lamps, prayers, festive decorations and community celebrations.
For students and teaching staff who travel to their hometowns during major festivals, an additional holiday may provide greater flexibility in planning their journeys and spending time with family members.
The government’s decision also offers educational institutions a uniform, officially notified holiday period under the revised academic calendar.
Revised Order Brings Clarity Ahead of Festival
The School Education Department’s decision comes sufficiently ahead of the scheduled November holidays, allowing institutions to communicate the revised dates to students, parents and staff.
The original September 21 notification had provided five days of Diwali vacation. By issuing the partial amendment on October 16, the department has clarified that the holiday period will continue through November 11.
No further extension or additional changes have been announced in the information supplied.
Schools to Follow Six-Day Holiday Schedule
The revised order establishes November 6–11 as the officially notified Diwali vacation for the institutions covered by the School Education Department’s communication.
Students, parents and teachers should follow subsequent instructions from their respective institutions regarding the resumption of classes and other academic arrangements.
The announcement represents a modest but meaningful adjustment to the academic calendar, providing one additional day for Diwali celebrations across Chhattisgarh’s school education system.
