# Schools closed in 3 states for Dhanteras, Delhi-NCR open

2026-11-05T18:11:59+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Schools in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra remain closed on Friday, 6 November 2026, for Dhanteras. Himachal’s Diwali vacation runs from 6 to 10 November, Chhattisgarh’s from 6 to 11 November, and Maharashtra’s primary schools are on break till 23 November. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa and West Bengal are also on extended festive holidays covering 6 November. Schools in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and southern states are open on 6 November. The main Diwali holidays for most states fall on 8 November, with some observing Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj afterwards. Parents are advised to check individual school circulars, as private institutions may declare separate holidays.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Sunday Guardian and News24Online confirm that schools in Himachal, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra are shut for Dhanteras on 6 November, while Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh hold regular classes. Sunday Guardian adds that Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa and West Bengal are already on extended breaks, whereas News24Online lists those states as open. The difference stems from Sunday Guardian citing scheduled vacations that include 6 November, while News24Online appears to report only compulsory Dhanteras holidays. Times of India’s story is on bank holidays and adds no information on schools, it is a separate topic. The uniform coverage from the two school-holiday sources leaves no significant framing conflict, only a discrepancy on West Bengal: Sunday Guardian says it is on Durga Puja vacation until 12 November, News24Online says open. The most concrete next step is that schools in Chhattisgarh resume on 12 November and in Himachal on 10 November.

## Coverage

Coverage: 4 sources, 4 neutral
- sundayguardianlive.com (neutral report) <https://sundayguardianlive.com/india/dhanteras-2026-school-holiday-which-states-and-schools-will-remain-closed-check-state-wise-updates-317860/amp/>
  Wire-report style, lists state details neutrally
- news24online.com (neutral report) <https://news24online.com/trending/school-holiday-tomorrow-november-6-will-schools-be-closed-in-delhi-noida-gurugram-uttar-pradesh-maharashtra-due-to-dhanteras-check-full-state-wise-list/951152/>
  Wire-report style with a brief opening summary
- india.com (neutral report) <https://www.india.com/news/india/diwali-school-holidays-2026-schools-to-remain-closed-in-these-states-check-dates-reopening-details-and-vacation-extensions-8542508/>
  Thumbnail only, no text to judge
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/diwali-bank-holidays-will-banks-remain-closed-for-dhanteras-diwali-and-other-festivals-check-state-wise-list/articleshow/135596188.cms>
  Story about bank holidays, no school information

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Update, 6 November 2026: this story now draws on 4 sources. Last updated 2026-11-06T07:17:00+00:00.

Tags: Chhattisgarh, Dhanteras, Diwali, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, School holidays
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