March 2025 will bring a series of holidays, giving students ample time to relax before stepping into the new academic year. Along with festival breaks such as Holika Dahan, Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi, and Eid-ul-Fitr, students will also benefit from multiple weekends, making it a month filled with opportunities for rest and celebration. Here’s a list of school holidays in March 2025:
Holika Dahan – March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Holika Dahan marks the victory of good over evil and is widely celebrated in northern India. On this day, bonfires are lit to symbolize the triumph of righteousness. Schools in many states remain closed to allow students to participate in the festivities.
Holi – March 14, 2025 (Friday)
The festival of colours, Holi, follows immediately after Holika Dahan. Celebrated nationwide, Holi marks the arrival of spring and brings people together in vibrant celebrations. Schools across the country remain closed, giving students a long weekend to enjoy the festival with friends and family.
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Sukhladi – March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
March 30 marks the Hindu New Year, celebrated as Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, and as Chaitra Sukhladi in North India. While this year’s festival falls on a Sunday, many regions commemorate the occasion with cultural festivities.
Eid-ul-Fitr – March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the most significant Islamic festivals, will be observed on March 31. The festival, marking the end of Ramadan, is determined by the sighting of the moon and is a nationwide gazetted holiday. Schools, along with government offices, remain closed as families gather for prayers, feasts, and celebrations.
With these festival holidays and multiple weekends, March 2025 will provide students with much-needed relaxation and an opportunity to recharge before the next academic session begins.
Five Saturdays and Sundays: Extended Weekends for Students
Students can look forward to extended weekends in March 2025, as the month comes with five Saturdays and five Sundays. Most schools in India remain closed on both days, while some follow an alternate Saturday holiday schedule. Regardless of the pattern, these weekends will offer students plenty of time to unwind, pursue hobbies, and spend quality time with family.
