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In this article, we will discuss the November holiday list 2024 for schools. School students must keep themselves updated on all names and dates of holidays falling in November 2024. November 2024 holidays for schools start with Goverdhan Puja on 2nd November. It is followed by Bhai Dooj on 3rd November 2024.
In India, every festival and national holidays have cultural and historical significance. On these days, schools and institutions are closed pan-India, as it allows students and teachers to participate in or attend these festivities without disruptions. In this article, we will discuss the November holiday list 2024 for schools.
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Here is a list of all the School Holiday List 2024-25: Check the Month Wise Holiday List.
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November Holiday List 2024 for Schools
November is considered the month of festivals in India, as it includes numerous festivals for both students and working professionals. The November 2024 holidays are Govardhan Puja on 2nd November, Bhai Doj on 3rd November, Chhat Puja (Pratihay Sashthi/ Surya Sashthi) on 7th November, Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab on 15th November, and Guru Tegbahadur’s Martyrdom Day on 24th November.
| Holidays/ Events | Dates | Holiday Type |
| Diwali | 1st November | Gazetted Holiday |
| Govardhan Puja | 2nd November | Restricted Holiday |
| Bhai Dooj | 3rd November | Restricted Holiday |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | 7th November | Restricted Holiday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gupurab) | 15th November | Gazetted Holiday |
| Guru Tegbahadur’s Martyrdom Day | 24th November | Restricted Holiday |
Govardhan Puja: 2nd November 2024
Govardhan Puja 2024 will be observed on 2nd November. This day is a restricted holiday, meaning schools and offices are closed according to their personal or cultural preferences.
Goverdhan Puja is celebrated to mark the battle between Lord Krishna and Indra, the rain god. This day is observed on the first lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik, which usually falls in October or November. According to Hindu legends, Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill on his little finger to provide shelter to the people of Vrindavan from the torrential rains caused by Lord Indra, the god of rain and thunderstorms.
Bhai Dooj: 3rd November 2024
Bhai Dooj 2024 will be observed on 3rd November. Bhai Dooj or Bhai Phota or Bhai Beej is a Hindu festival celebrated on the second day after Diwali. It usually falls on the second day of the bright fortnight of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to October or November in the Gregorian calendar.
Bhai Dooj is dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters. The name ‘Bhai Dooj’ translates to ‘brother’s second day’ where ‘Bhai’ means brother, and ‘Dooj’ refers to the second day after the new moon.
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi): 7th November 2024
Chhat Puja 2024 will be celebrated on 7th November. Chhat Puja is mostly celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. This festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.
Chhath Puja is observed on the sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which usually falls in October or November of the Gregorian calendar. The festival spans four days and involves various rituals, including fasting, holy bathing, standing in water for long periods, and offering prayers to the setting and rising sun.
On this day, devotees take a holy dip in rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and prepare a special meal called kaddu-bhat (flavoured rice and gourd).
Guru Nanak Janati (Gupurab): 15th November 2024
Guru Nanak Janati or Gurpurab 2024 will be obsered on 15th November. Gurpurab is a gazetted holiday in India, where schools and offices are closed. Gurpurab marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikkism.
Guru Nanak Jayanti usually falls in November, though the exact date varies each year based on the lunar calendar. The festival is observed on the day of the full moon in the month of Kartik. The Sikh holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, is read continuously over 48 hours leading up to Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Guru Tegbahadur’s Martyrdom Day: 24th November 2024
Guru Tegbahadur’s Martyrdom Day 2024 will be celebrated on 24th November. This day is also known as Shaheedi Divas. It marks the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed on November 24, 1675, under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for standing up against religious persecution and defending the rights of the oppressed.
On this day, Sikhs around the world gather at Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) to remember his sacrifice. Special prayers, kirtan (devotional singing), and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy scripture of Sikhism) take place.
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Here are some special days and festivals observed in India during November 2024:
Diwali (Deepavali) – November 1, 2024 (Friday)
Govardhan Puja – November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
Bhai Dooj – November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
Chhath Puja – November 5-8, 2024 (Wednesday to Saturday)
Children’s Day – November 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Kartik Purnima – November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Tulsi Vivah – November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
National Constitution Day – November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Here are five key festivals in November 2024 in India:
Diwali (Deepavali) – November 1, 2024 (Friday)
Govardhan Puja – November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
Bhai Dooj – November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
Chhath Puja – November 5-8, 2024 (Wednesday to Saturday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 15, 2024 (Friday)
No. It is only holiday in schools in India.
It is a holiday in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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