School Holiday: Half of the month of October has passed. The month of November is about to start. There is good news for the school children of Haryana. There is a lot of holidays in the month of November. The month of November is going to start with holidays.
Let us know on which days the schools will remain closed in November 2024 and which festivals are making this month special.
List of school holidays in November 2024
1 November (Friday): Haryana Day / Diwali
Haryana Day is the foundation day of the state, which is celebrated with great pomp throughout the state. Along with this, this time there is also the festival of Diwali, due to which this day will be a holiday for the children. Along with the preparations for Diwali, the programs of Haryana Day will also be celebrated on this day.
2 November (Saturday): Vishwakarma Day/Govardhan Puja
On this day, Vishwakarma Day will be celebrated, which is especially celebrated by people associated with construction and engineering works. Also, Govardhan Puja is also on this day, which is celebrated on the next day of Diwali. Due to these two festivals, there will be a holiday in schools.
9 November (Saturday): Second Saturday
Second Saturday is a holiday in government and most private schools. The second Saturday of this month will fall on November 9, so children will get another holiday.
15 November (Friday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti is a major festival of Sikhism. On this day, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated, which is also called ‘Prakash Utsav’. Holiday is declared in schools on this day.
Preparation for exams at the end of November
Exams start in many schools at the end of November. After Diwali, children will also have to focus on exam preparation. This month is important for festivals as well as exam preparation, so children and parents should take care that the holidays are used properly.
Other festivals and celebrations in the month of November
The month of November begins with many major festivals. Let’s take a look at some more important dates:
5 November (Sunday): Ahoi Ashtami
On this day, the fast of Ahoi Ashtami will be observed, which mothers observe for the long life of their children. Along with this, the fast of Kalashtami and monthly Krishna Janmashtami will also be on this day.
9 November (Thursday): Rama Ekadashi
The festival of Rama Ekadashi is considered important from a religious point of view. Fast is observed on this day and worship is performed.
10 November (Friday): Dhanteras and Yam Deepam
The festival of Dhanteras and Yam Deepam is celebrated before Diwali. On this day people buy new utensils and gold and silver items.
Religious and cultural heritage of the month of November
The month of November is not only special for holidays and festivals, but it is also considered a symbol of Indian culture and traditions. Festivals like Karva Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami, Dhanteras, Deepawali and Govardhan Puja in this month reflect the religious and cultural values of Indian society.
This festive season is special for children and family. Along with school holidays, this is also a time to spend with family and keep traditions alive.
Time may change
There is also a possibility of change in the timing of many schools in mid-November. After the festivals, as the time of examinations approaches, the timing of classes in schools may be changed. Many schools may change their timings due to winters, so parents should get timely information from the school.
Use of November holidays for children
Children should use these November holidays not only to enjoy the festivals but also focus on studies. This time is very important for preparing for exams, and parents should also ensure that children maintain a balance between studies and festivals.
