School Holiday: Schools and colleges have reopened in November after long holidays of Dussehra and Diwali. Now people are waiting for the next holiday. This time on 24 November 2025, Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day will be celebrated with reverence and respect. Uttar Pradesh government has declared a holiday on this day. According to the government calendar, special religious programs will be organized in Gurudwaras on this day.

holiday in educational institutions

All government and private schools, colleges and other educational institutions of Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on this day. Neither classes will be held nor any other educational work will be held on the occasion of Martyrdom Day. This year, as November 24 falls on Monday, students will get two consecutive days of rest, as November 23 falls on Sunday, there will also be a weekly holiday. This day has been declared a restricted holiday on basiceducation.up.gov.in.

Importance of Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day

Guru Teg Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year to remember his courage and sacrifice. In 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur sacrificed his life to protect religion, humanity and the rights of the people. He sacrificed his life in protest against the forced conversion by Aurangzeb. This day is celebrated in honor of his indomitable courage and human values.

school holidays in december

Students will get long rest in December also. Schools and colleges will remain closed on December 25 due to Christmas. Apart from this, in view of winter holidays and cold, the local administration may declare additional holidays as per requirement.