School Holiday: Chhath Puja began on Saturday, October 25th, and will continue until October 28th, 2025. The first day of the Chhath Puja festival begins with Nahai-Khaay. The Chhath Puja festival lasts for four days. Chhath Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country, especially in Bihar. Schools are declared closed on the occasion of Chhath Puja so that children can participate in the festival with their families. So, let’s find out how many days schools will be closed this year. Let’s find out where schools will be closed from October 25th to 28th, 2025, and where they will not.
Chhath Puja involves a 36-hour fast without water and offerings to the rising and setting sun. According to the official holiday list released by the Uttar Pradesh government for 2025, a compulsory holiday is granted for Chhath Puja in Bihar. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has declared a one-and-a-half-day holiday for the Chhath Puja festival.
Chhath Puja 2025 Holiday:
In 2025, the Chhath Puja festival will run from October 25th to October 28th. Sandhya Arghya (to the setting sun) will be offered on October 27th, and Usha Arghya (to the rising sun) will be offered on October 28th. The Uttar Pradesh government’s official public holiday list does not designate Chhath Puja as a public holiday. Government offices and banks will not be officially closed.
Where will schools be closed on October 25th?
October 25th is not a public holiday, but schools will be closed in some states due to state holidays. Schools will be closed on October 25th in Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Bihar, and some cities in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, schools will be closed in southern states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala due to inclement weather.
When will schools be closed for Chhath?
Schools in Delhi have been closed for two days for Chhath Puja. Furthermore, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will also observe a holiday for Chhath Puja. Schools are expected to reopen on October 28th. However, state or city schools may also issue a holiday. If you’d like to confirm, you can contact your school administration.