Schools in several key districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi, will be closed on October 28, 2025, in observance of Chhath Puja. This decision, announced by the respective district administrations, impacts all educational institutions, from nursery to Class 12, covering both private and government-run schools.
Parents and students have been duly informed of these closures through official circulars, notices, and social media updates issued by the authorities.
The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration, for instance, circulated its holiday directive on Monday evening, leading to immediate announcements from schools in Noida and Ghaziabad. Interestingly, schools in the Delhi NCR region had a holiday only on October 27, a public holiday declared by the General Administration Department for the festival.
All Schools in Noida and Ghaziabad to Observe Chhath Puja Holiday
According to media reports citing district officials, a clear directive has been issued: “all schools in the district will remain completely closed on October 28 for the festival of Chhath. The District School Inspector should ensure compliance with this order.” This mandate ensures that both private and government schools within these districts adhere to the closure.
Noida, Ghaziabad, Varanasi schools closed on October 28
Officials reiterated that the holiday encompasses all academic levels, from nursery to Class 12. Institutions have effectively communicated these changes via official social media channels and direct notices to parents, ensuring everyone is aware of the revised schedule.
In Varanasi, extensive preparations for the primary bathing and ‘Arghya’ (offering) days of Chhath Puja are now complete. While district officials permitted classes until noon on October 27, schools will remain shut on October 28. Senior administrative figures, including those from the municipal department, personally supervised the cleaning and maintenance of ghats, the installation of lighting, and the deployment of security personnel to ensure the safety of devotees.
As Noida, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi prepare for their Chhath Puja holiday in 2025, other districts across Uttar Pradesh are awaiting similar notifications from their local authorities. Parents are encouraged to remain vigilant for official updates from their respective schools for any further information.
Chhath Puja 2025: A Sacred Four-Day Celebration Concludes with Morning Prayers
Chhath Puja, a profoundly significant festival widely celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, is observed from October 25 to 28 this year. The festivities commence with ‘Nahay-Khaay’ on October 25, followed by ‘Kharna’ on October 26, and the crucial ‘Sandhya Arghya’ (evening offering to the setting sun) on October 27. The festival culminates with the ‘Usha Arghya’ (morning prayers to the rising sun) on October 28. The declaration of school closures in Noida and Ghaziabad on this day ensures that students and their families can fully participate in these sacred traditions.