Uttar Pradesh Basic School Holidays 2025 – Full List for Government and Recognized Schools
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council (UPBEB) has shared the official list of holidays for the year 2025. This list includes all holidays to be given in government-run basic schools and recognized basic schools across the state.
This holiday calendar is important for students, teachers, school principals, and parents. It helps everyone plan for studies, festivals, travel, and school events in a better way.
Holiday Period
The holiday list is valid from:
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
All schools under the control of the UP Basic Education Council must follow this schedule. Schools include:
• Parishadiya (government basic schools)
• Recognized private basic schools
Main Highlights of the 2025 Holiday List
Special Leaves for Female Teachers
Some religious festivals are very important for women. That’s why female teachers are allowed to leave on the following days:
• Hariyali Teej (Hari Taalaika Teej)
• Karva Chauth
• Sankat Chaturthi
• Halashasthi / Lalai Chhath
• Jiutiya Vrat
• Ahoi Ashtami
These holidays are optional and only for women teachers. Other staff members and students will have regular classes on these days.
Pitru Visarjan Leave
On the day of Pitru Visarjan, teachers can take leave to perform family and ancestral rituals. This leave is important in Hindu culture.
• This leave is available for both male and female teachers.
• It is not a general holiday for all students or staff.
No Holiday on Basant Panchami
In 2025, there will be no holiday on Basant Panchami.
• In previous years, schools were often closed on this day.
• But this year, Basant Panchami is not included in the official holiday list.
• So, schools will remain open on that day.
. Navami and Vijayadashami Overlap
In 2025:
• Navami holiday will be observed on 1 October.
• Vijayadashami (Dussehra) will fall on 2 October, which is also Gandhi Jayanti.
That means only one day of holiday will be given for both Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Schools will not have separate holidays for both events.
Expected Month-Wise Holiday Overview (Sample)
Here is an example of how holidays might be spread across the year:
Month Expected Holidays
January New Year, Makar Sankranti
February Maha Shivratri
March Holi, Good Friday
April Ram Navami, Ambedkar Jayanti
May Buddha Purnima
June Eid-ul-Adha
July Hariyali Teej (for women teachers)
August Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day
September Vishwakarma Puja
October Navami (1st), Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra
November Diwali, Chhath, Ahoi Ashtami, Jiutiya
December Christmas
Note: The Final list with exact dates will be shared by the education department officially.
Why the Holiday List is Important
For Students
• Helps them get rest and enjoy festivals.
• They can prepare better for exams and school projects.
• They can spend time with their families.
For Teachers:
• Teachers can plan their personal and family time.
• Religious responsibilities and family events can be managed smoothly.
For Parents
• Parents know when children will be at home.
• They can plan vacations, trips, or social functions.
For Schools
• Helps in creating the annual academic calendar.
• Ensures exams and activities do not clash with holidays.
• Maintains smooth school functioning.
Government Instructions
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has given clear instructions:
• All Parishadiya and recognized basic schools must follow the 2025 holiday list strictly.
• Schools cannot change or add holidays without permission.
• Extra holidays are allowed only if ordered by the District Magistrate or the State Government.
How to Get the Official Holiday List
You can get the official 2025 holiday list from these places:
1. School Headmaster/Principal
2. District Basic Education Office
3. UP Basic Education Council Website
4. Official School WhatsApp Groups
5. School Notice Board
Some Important Points to Remember
• Female teachers can apply for optional leave on festivals that are important for women.
• Pitru Visarjan is a special leave, not a public holiday.
• No Basant Panchami holiday this year – schools will remain open.
• Gandhi Jayanti and Vijayadashami fall on the same day – only one holiday will be given.
Tips for Schools and Parents
• Schools should print and display the holiday list on the notice board.
• Teachers should update school registers with these holidays.
• Parents should mark these holidays on a home calendar.
• Avoid planning exams or meetings on festival dates.
