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Jodhpur Schools to Observe Diwali Break from Nov 4, Education Dept Announces
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 12:33 PM
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The Rajasthan Education Department has declared a Diwali holiday for schools in Jodhpur starting 4 November, with classes resuming on 8 November.
The Rajasthan Education Department has announced that schools in Jodhpur will be closed for the Diwali holiday starting 4 November and will reopen on 8 November. The decision aims to give students and teachers a break during the festive season.
Under the new directive, all government and private schools in the city will observe the holiday from 4 to 7 November. The closure is part of the state’s routine schedule for Diwali, which typically falls in late October or early November.
The announcement was made in a press release issued by the department, which also noted that the holiday period will not affect the academic calendar beyond the specified dates. Parents and students have been advised to plan their schedules accordingly.
The education officials emphasized that the break will allow families to celebrate the festival together and that schools will resume regular classes on 8 November, ready to continue the academic year.
Under the new directive, all government and private schools in the city will observe the holiday from 4 to 7 November. The closure is part of the state’s routine schedule for Diwali, which typically falls in late October or early November.
The announcement was made in a press release issued by the department, which also noted that the holiday period will not affect the academic calendar beyond the specified dates. Parents and students have been advised to plan their schedules accordingly.
The education officials emphasized that the break will allow families to celebrate the festival together and that schools will resume regular classes on 8 November, ready to continue the academic year.