School Holiday Declared in Bihar, Delhi, UP, and Jharkhand Due to Chhath Puja: The auspicious Chhath Puja will be celebrated on November 7, 2024, across various states of North India. School students can expect a holiday for Chhath Puja after the Diwali celebrations. Chhath Puja is mainly celebrated in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. As per the media reports, the CM of Delhi, Atishi, has already declared a holiday for Chhath Puja and Bihar state has anyway declared holidays from November 6 to 9, 2024. Read further to know the state-wise holiday details for Chhath Puja.
School Holiday Declared in Bihar, Delhi, UP, and Jharkhand Due to Chhath Puja
Get the state-wise school holiday details below for Chhath Puja.
School Holiday Declared in Bihar
As Chhath Puja is celebrated predominantly in the state of Bihar, the Bihar Education Department has declared a four-day holiday from November 6 to 9, 2024.
School Holiday Declared in Delhi
The CM of Delhi has declared a holiday on November 7, 2024, for the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja.
School Holiday Scenario in UP
Though the Government of UP has not yet declared an official holiday for Chhath Puja, the majority of schools will remain closed on November 7, 2024. The official holiday announcement from the UP Government is expected soon.
School Holiday Scenario in Jharkhand
An official announcement from the Jharkhand Government is awaited regarding the Chhath Puja holiday. Though, most of the schools will remain closed on November 7, 2024.
Following the conclusion of Chhath Puja, the above states might also declare a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti/Karthik Purnima on November 15, 2024. An official announcement from the respective states is awaited.