Uttar Pradesh school holidays list: The holidays falling on Sundays during the year are Holika Dahan, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Chehallum, and Guru Teg Bahadur Jayanti. Besides, one of the four offs specified between Diwali and Chitragupta Jayanti will fall on a Sunday. These make for a total loss of six holidays during the year.