NewsIMTSNOTICE: Guru Nanak Jayanti will be observed on 5 November 2025. Schools in Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and UP will remain closed on this day. Also known as Prakash Utsav or Guru Parv, this holiday celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Gurudwaras across the country will organize kirtans, langars and processions to mark this occasion. While the major festival season ends with Chhath Puja in October, November still has several holidays in many states. Students can check the list of school holidays for November 2025 below. Local holidays vary by state throughout November. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 17:47 IST; source: link)
Schools to Close for Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 5, 2025
All schools in Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on November 5, 2025, to observe Guru Nanak Jayanti. This important holiday marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who founded Sikhism. Students and teachers will have this weekday off as part of the official school calendar. The holiday comes after the main festival season ends in October with Chhath Puja, but several states still observe various holidays throughout November. Parents and students should note this date in their calendars for planning purposes.
Celebrations and Significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Utsav or Guru Parv, is celebrated with great devotion across India. Gurudwaras will organize special events including kirtans (devotional songs), langars (community meals), and processions to honor the first Sikh Guru. The festival highlights Guru Nanak's teachings of equality, compassion, and service to humanity. In schools that remain open before the holiday, students often learn about Sikh history and participate in special assemblies. The celebration brings together communities regardless of religious background, reflecting Guru Nanak's inclusive philosophy that forms the foundation of Sikhism.
Key Points
- NOTICE: Guru Nanak Jayanti will be observed on 5 November 2025.
- Students can check the list of school holidays for November 2025 below.
- Schools in Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and UP will remain closed on this day.