Schools across several states are following different academic schedules on Tuesday, November 10, as the extended Diwali vacation coincides with air pollution restrictions in Delhi-NCR and regional festival holidays. While students and parents are checking whether schools will reopen after the festive break, the situation varies considerably across states, districts and school categories.In Delhi, the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has prompted authorities to shift students up to Class 5 to hybrid learning. However, the restrictions do not amount to a blanket closure of schools. Similar arrangements apply to four NCR districts: Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar.Meanwhile, several states, including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Goa, and Gujarat, are observing holidays as part of their respective Diwali vacation schedules. Maharashtra has also announced region-specific vacation dates, with schools in Pune and Mumbai following different reopening schedules.
Delhi school holiday tomorrow: Will schools remain closed on November 10?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III of GRAP across Delhi-NCR on November 6 after the national capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 382, placing it in the ‘Very Poor’ category.Air quality remained a concern following Diwali celebrations. Delhi recorded an AQI of 368 at 7 AM on November 9, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data reported by News on AIR. The CAQM dashboard subsequently showed an AQI of 372 at 1 PM, with several monitoring stations reporting readings in the ‘Severe’ category.Following the implementation of GRAP Stage III, authorities directed schools to conduct classes up to Class 5 in hybrid mode. This allows students to attend physical classes or opt for online learning wherever the facility is available.The Directorate of Education, Delhi, issued a circular on November 6 communicating the revised arrangement. The directions apply to government, government-aided and recognised private schools, along with institutions operating under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board.Therefore, schools in Delhi are not required to remain completely closed on November 10 under the current GRAP Stage III restrictions. Students up to Class 5 can attend classes physically or opt for online learning, depending on the facilities provided by their schools.Students in Classes 6 and above should follow their respective school schedules unless separate instructions are issued by the authorities.
State-wise school holiday updates for November 10
The school holiday situation on November 10 differs across states, primarily because of Diwali vacations, regional festivals and pollution-related restrictions.Here is a state-wise breakdown of the available holiday schedules:
| State/Region | School holiday status on November 10 |
| Delhi | No blanket closure. Classes up to Class 5 will follow hybrid learning under GRAP Stage III. |
| Haryana (Gurugram and Faridabad) | Hybrid learning for students up to Class 5. No general closure order confirmed. |
| Uttar Pradesh (Ghaziabad and Noida) | Hybrid learning for students up to Class 5 under GRAP Stage III. Other districts will follow local schedules. |
| Bihar | November 10 is listed as a gazetted holiday for Chitragupta Puja/Bhai Dooj. |
| Maharashtra | Diwali vacations are continuing in several schools, with reopening dates varying by region and school category. |
| Chhattisgarh | Diwali vacation is scheduled from November 6 to 11. Schools are expected to reopen on November 12. |
| Rajasthan | Schools are observing the mid-term/Diwali break from November 4 to 15. Reopening is scheduled for November 16. |
| Goa | Diwali vacation is scheduled from November 2 to 21. |
| Gujarat | Schools are observing an extended Diwali vacation from November 5 to 25. |
| Sikkim | Schools are scheduled to remain closed from November 9 to 11 for the festival break. |
Maharashtra school holiday: Pune and Mumbai follow different reopening schedules
Maharashtra is following region-specific Diwali vacation arrangements, with school reopening dates varying across cities and categories of institutions.In Pune, recognised private secondary schools have a scheduled Diwali vacation from November 5 to 18. Students are expected to return to classrooms on November 19.The schedule in Mumbai is different. Municipal and private aided primary schools will remain closed until November 23. The vacation will be followed by the Guru Nanak Jayanti holiday on November 24, with regular academic activities scheduled to resume on November 25.The difference in reopening dates means students across Maharashtra may not return to school on the same day. Parents should check the vacation circular issued by their respective institutions before making arrangements for the reopening week.
GRAP Stage III: Which NCR schools will conduct hybrid classes?
The GRAP Stage III restrictions cover the entire National Capital Region. However, the specific direction on hybrid learning for students up to Class 5 identifies Delhi and four NCR districts.These include:
- Gurugram and Faridabad in Haryana.
- Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar, which includes Noida, in Uttar Pradesh.
Schools in these areas must provide the option of hybrid learning for students up to Class 5, wherever online facilities are available.The arrangement gives parents and guardians the option of choosing between physical attendance and online classes. It does not require all schools to suspend classroom teaching.The distinction is important for parents interpreting pollution-related restrictions. The invocation of GRAP Stage III does not automatically translate into a school holiday for every student. The applicable directions depend on the class level, location and subsequent instructions issued by the concerned authorities.
Bihar school holiday on November 10 for Chitragupta Puja and Bhai Dooj
Bihar is among the states observing a gazetted holiday on November 10. According to the state government’s holiday calendar, Tuesday has been designated for Chitragupta Puja/Bhai Dooj.Government schools following the notified holiday calendar are expected to remain closed on the occasion. The holiday is separate from the pollution-related restrictions applicable to Delhi-NCR.Parents and students should refer to their respective school calendars for any institution-specific changes to the holiday schedule.
Are schools closed tomorrow, November 10?
There is no single school holiday order applicable across the country for November 10. Delhi-NCR schools are following hybrid learning arrangements for students up to Class 5 under GRAP Stage III, but the restrictions do not impose a blanket closure.Bihar has a gazetted holiday for Chitragupta Puja/Bhai Dooj, while schools in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Goa and Gujarat are within their respective extended Diwali vacation periods. Maharashtra is following different reopening schedules in Mumbai and Pune.Students in other states should check the latest announcements from their state education departments, district administrations and individual schools.Parents should not assume that schools will remain closed solely because of Diwali or the implementation of pollution-control measures. The applicable holiday schedule and any subsequent administrative order will determine whether regular classes resume on November 10.
