November 2026 School Holidays Announced for Diwali and Chhath in Bihar, UP, Jharkhand
Schools in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand will observe holidays in November 2026 for Diwali, Chhath Puja, and related festivals. Diwali falls on November 8 and Chhath Puja on November 15, both Sundays, so exact school closures depend on state education department calendars and individual schools. Bihar plans a break from November 7 to 17, Jharkhand marks specific festival days including November 16-17 for Chhath, and Uttar Pradesh designates several gazetted and optional holidays in November. Students are advised to confirm dates with their schools.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 29 Oct, 12:04 pm. Other outlets followed.