The Maharashtra Education Department has announced Diwali holidays for schools in the state for the 2026-27 academic year. Schools will remain closed for a total of 13 days from November 2 to November 14. Officials have clarified that the second semester classes will resume from November 16. The government has said in the order that schools should complete at least 230 working days and that permission from the education department is mandatory for any changes in the vacation schedule.