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School Holidays In March 2025: Adding to the holiday cheer, March boasts five Saturdays and Sundays, offering students ample leisure time
Students can get a four-day holiday, from March 13 to 16 (Representative/File Photo)
Students can look forward to a relaxing March before the new academic year begins in April 2024 as numerous holidays are scheduled throughout the month. This includes Eid-ul-Fitr, Holika Dahan, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Sukhladi. Check out the list of school holidays next month:
Holika Dahan, March 13: Observed a day prior to Holi, this occasion symbolises the victory of good over evil with bonfires lit across the nation, particularly in North India. This day, often declared a holiday across the nation, serves as a reminder of the eternal battle between righteousness and wickedness.
Holi, March 14: The festival of colors, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated nationwide, Holi brings together communities and families to revel in the joy of colors.
This also means students can get a four-day holiday, from March 13 to 16 considering the day after Holi is Saturday and Sunday.
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Sukhladi, March 30: Ushering in the Hindu New Year are Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Sukhladi, celebrated in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. These festivals, signifying new beginnings and rejuvenation, are marked by official celebrations across the states.
Eid-ul-Fitr, March 31: A sacred festival observed throughout India, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. It is observed by determining the sighting of the moon. This gazetted holiday sees government offices and schools closed all across India in celebration.
Adding to the holiday cheer, March boasts five Saturdays and Sundays, offering students ample leisure time. Most schools across India observe both days as holidays, with some also closing on the third or last Saturday. Students are advised to plan their leave accordingly, after consulting the 2025 holiday calendar from their respective schools for confirmation.
