As the festival of lights, Diwali is around the corner, the most awaited vacations are scheduled from October 28 to November 17.

The Gujarat government has declared Diwali vacation for all government, grant-in-aid and private schools, as well as Primary Teachers Certificate (PTC) colleges and vocational schools.

The 21-day-long vacation will be from October 28 to November 17. The vacation will also be observed in government, grant-in-aid and private teaching colleges, as well as child education centres and vocational schools.

The primary education director has issued a circular to all district education officers (DEOs) and district primary education officers (DPEOs) to coordinate and ensure that the Diwali vacation is implemented uniformly in all primary and high schools.

The first term of the academic year has 108 days of instruction and will conclude on October 27. The second term for schools will begin on November 18.

Here’s Diwali 2024 Calendar

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