5 September Holiday 2025: Will School, Colleges Be Closed on Friday?

Many people are searching to know whether 5 September 2025 is a holiday in India. September 5 each year is observed as Teachers' Day in India to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. While this is a day of celebrations in schools and colleges, it is not a national public holiday.

However, schools across several states will remain closed on Thursday, September 5, 2025, to mark Id-e-Milad (Eid-e-Milad), the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The festival will be observed on September 5 and 6, resulting in a public holiday for educational institutions in many states.

A common misconception is that Id-e-Milad is a national holiday. In reality, it is a gazetted holiday-recognised by the central government, but the decision to declare it as a public holiday lies with state administrations. This means that while schools in some states will remain closed, others may function as usual.

5 September 2025 Festival and Observances

On 5 September 2025, the following observances are noted in India:

Teachers' Day 2025 - celebrated across schools and educational institutions.

Certain regional calendars may include Islamic or local holidays depending on the lunar cycle.

People should check their state-wise holiday list for confirmation, as observances may vary across regions.

What's Open and Closed on 5 September 2025?

Schools and colleges - remain open but host special programs for Teachers' Day.

Government offices and banks - remain open as it is not a gazetted holiday.

Markets, shops, and businesses - function as usual.

September 2025 Holiday Calendar in India

September 2025 includes multiple holidays and festivals in different states:

September 2025 School Closures & Holidays

September 4-5 (Thu-Fri): Onam - Schools closed in Kerala (Harvest festival).

September 5 (Fri): Id-e-Milad - School closures likely in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and other states (Birth of Prophet Muhammad).

September 5 (Fri): Teacher's Day - Most schools across India remain shut (Birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan).

Northeastern states such as Sikkim and Manipur may also observe the day, as it coincides with the local Indrajatra festival.

State-Specific Closures

September 6 (Sat): Ganesh Visarjan - Maharashtra schools closed.

September 17 (Wed): Vishwakarma Puja - School closures in some eastern and northern states.

September 22 (Mon): Navratna Sthapana - Holiday in Rajasthan.

September 22 - October 2: Navratri festival - Gujarat & Maharashtra schools may remain closed on select Durga days.

Durga Puja (Eastern India)

September 29 (Mon): Maha Saptami - Schools closed in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha.

September 30 (Tue): Maha Ashtami - Schools remain closed in the same eastern states.

Regional Holiday

September 23 (Tue): Maharaja Hari Singh's Birth Anniversary - School holiday in Jammu & Kashmir.

Sundays (Weekly Closures)

September 7, 14, 21, 28 - Regular Sunday holidays across India.

Other regional religious holidays may fall across the month depending on state calendars.

While 5 September 2025 is not a national holiday in India, it holds cultural and educational significance as Teachers' Day. Offices, schools, and businesses will remain open, though schools will organize special celebrations. For those checking holiday lists for September 2025, it's best to verify regional state calendars for exact observances.