School students across Punjab can look forward to several holidays in November 2026, including Diwali, Vishwakarma Day, Shaheedi Diwas of Kartar Singh Sarabha and Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab.
The month will also see an extended Diwali vacation in school academic calendars, giving students a longer break around the festival. However, the exact holiday schedule may vary depending on the school's calendar and Education Department instructions.
Diwali and extended school break
Diwali will be celebrated on November 8 (Sunday), while Vishwakarma Day and Govardhan Puja fall on November 9 (Monday).
Several school calendars provide an extended Diwali break beginning November 7, with reopening scheduled for November 12. Students should confirm the exact vacation dates with their respective schools.
Shaheedi Diwas of Kartar Singh Sarabha
Punjab will observe the martyrdom day of freedom fighter Kartar Singh Sarabha on November 16 (Monday). The occasion is included in the state's 2026 holiday calendar.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth anniversary, popularly known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on November 24 (Tuesday). It is one of the major religious observances in Punjab and is listed as a public holiday.
Other November holidays
Apart from the major public holidays, November also includes several occasions listed under Punjab's restricted holiday calendar.
These include New Punjab Day on November 1 (Sunday), Govardhan Puja on November 9 (Monday), Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on November 11 (Wednesday), Chhath Puja on November 15 (Sunday), and the birth anniversary of Sant Namdev Ji on November 20 (Friday).
These are classified as restricted holidays in the government calendar and should not be treated as automatic school closures across Punjab.
Will all schools remain closed on these dates?
While the major occasions are included in Punjab's 2026 holiday calendar, school closures may depend on the applicable Education Department orders and individual school schedules. Parents and students are advised to confirm the dates with their respective schools, particularly for the extended Diwali vacation and restricted holidays.
