Are schools open or closed tomorrow in your state on Chhath Puja? Check state-wise list
Many states, including Delhi, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, have announced school closures on October 27 for Chhath Puja 2025. Bihar schools will remain closed until October 29, while West Bengal schools will close later in the week for Jagadhatri Puja and Chhath celebrations.
As North India prepares for the grand Chhath Puja 2025 celebrations, many state governments have declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Monday, October 27. The festival, which honors the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya (Usha), is celebrated with great devotion in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and parts of West Bengal.
The festival is celebrated with four days of strict fasting, prayers and offerings to the setting and rising sun, with millions of devotees participating in rituals along river banks and ponds. In order to ensure that citizens can participate in the festivities without any problems, states have issued holiday notifications to educational institutions.
delhi
In the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a one-day closure of schools on October 27 on Chhath Puja. The decision, approved by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and approved by the General Administration Department (GAD), ensures that families observing the festival can participate in the rituals without academic disruption.
bihar
Considering Chhath Puja is the most important festival in Bihar, all schools and colleges in the state will remain closed till October 29. The extended holiday season began earlier in the month to include both Diwali and Chhath celebrations. The state government has imposed a long pause to allow students and families to fully participate in the festival preparations and rituals.
uttar pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, schools in major districts such as Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj are expected to remain closed on October 27. Although an official circular is awaited, many regions have already declared local holidays to accommodate the large number of devotees joining the celebrations.
West Bengal
Although Chhath Puja is not a major festival in West Bengal, the state also celebrates Jagadhatri Puja around the same time. Dedicated to Goddess Jagadhatri, this festival symbolizes patience, strength and divine energy. Schools in Chandannagar, Krishnanagar and Murshidabad will remain closed on October 31 for Jagadhatri Puja; For Chhath, some schools will be closed on October 27 and 28.
About Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja begins on the sixth day of the month of Kartik (October-November) and is also observed as Chaiti Chhath by some communities in Chaitra (April). The festival is known for its deep spiritual significance, where devotees express gratitude to the Sun for sustaining life and seek blessings for prosperity and prosperity.
