On November 5, 2025, many schools across India will observe a holiday due to Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Utsav or Gurpurab. The holiday is observed for Guru Nanak Jayanti, which is listed as a Gazetted Holiday by the Central Government. The majority of schools in North India will be closed.

While closures are expected in regions with significant Sikh and Hindu populations, the holiday status may vary in other parts of the country. States like Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and the National Capital Region that have sizable Sikh and Hindu populations will close their educational institutions on November 5th, a major religious holiday.

Other states such as Uttarakhand, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, a

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