September 5 School Holiday: Eid-e-Milad to Be Observed in Multiple States, See Full List

Schools are set to be closed on Friday, September 5, 2025, for the observance of Id-e-Milad, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The holiday will be observed in several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.

While Id-e-Milad is not a national holiday, it is a gazetted one, and states frequently declare a holiday on this day for schools and government offices. In some states like Sikkim and Manipur, Id-e-Milad coincides with Indrajatra, so those regions may also get a holiday.

This year, Id-e-Milad overlaps with Teacher’s Day on September 5, a day celebrated across India to honor educators. Many schools are likely to hold special programs in the morning and may remain closed afterward.

More regional holidays in September include:

September 12: Schools in Jammu and Srinagar may remain shut for the traditional Friday after Eid. September 22: Navratna Sthapana in Rajasthan could be marked with a holiday. September 23: Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary in Jammu and Kashmir may lead to school closures. September 29 and 30: Durga Puja holidays (Maha Saptami and Maha Ashtami) are expected in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Odisha.

Here is a state-wise snapshot of school holidays in September:

September 5–6: Id-e-Milad observed in Delhi, UP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu. September 5: Teacher’s Day celebrated nationwide. September 12: Possible holiday in Jammu & Srinagar. September 22: Navratna Sthapana in Rajasthan may be a holiday. September 23: Maharaja Hari Singh’s birth anniversary in J&K could be observed. September 29–30: Durga Puja holidays for eastern states.

Schools follow state government and education board decisions for holidays, so the final list may vary by region. September’s festive calendar promises a cultural mix and several potential long weekends for students and parents alike.