Delhi schools are set to observe their autumn break 2025 from September 29 to October 1, 2025, according to the official academic calendar released by the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE). This three-day holiday provides students and teachers a much-needed pause before the festive season, while ensuring that the minimum working day requirements are not compromised.
Autumn Break Dates and Extended Holiday
As per the DoE circular, the autumn vacation will begin on Monday, September 29 and conclude on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Schools will then remain closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, which coincides with Dussehra celebrations this year. Regular academic sessions will resume from Friday, October 3, 2025.
This alignment gives students a four-day continuous holiday (September 29 to October 2), allowing families to participate in Navratri and Dussehra festivities without major academic disruption.
Academic Calendar Requirements
The Delhi education department emphasizes that schools must strictly adhere to the minimum working day requirement for each level. While the DoE has mandated completion of the prescribed instructional days, school authorities have been advised to plan assessments and activities carefully so that learning continuity is maintained even with festive breaks.
The 2025–26 academic session commenced on April 1, 2025, with summer vacations from May 11 to June 30, 2025. The autumn break is the second significant vacation period of the year, placed strategically before the festival season intensifies.
Upcoming October Festival Holidays
The autumn break also serves as a lead-in to several October holidays. Apart from Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), schools in Delhi are scheduled to remain closed on days such as:
- Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti – October 7
- Karva Chauth – October 10
- Diwali – October 20
- Govardhan Puja – October 22
- Bhai Dooj – October 23
This cluster of holidays reflects careful planning to balance academic requirements with cultural celebrations, ensuring that students can celebrate major festivals with their families.
Winter Vacation Preview
Looking ahead, the DoE calendar indicates that winter vacations in Delhi schools will be observed from January 1 to January 15, 2026. This two-week break will mark the year’s conclusion, offering students time to refresh before the new academic term’s final stretch.
Why Autumn Break Matters
Beyond just time off, the autumn break has become a traditional part of Delhi’s school calendar, helping students recharge while engaging in cultural festivities. Teachers often use this period for curriculum planning and exam preparation, making it both a festive and academic pause.
