As the fervour of Chhath Puja 2025 builds across northern India, several states—including Delhi, Bihar, and West Bengal—have announced school closures to facilitate celebrations. The decision comes in light of the significant cultural and religious importance of the festival, which honours the Sun God and is marked by rituals performed along riverbanks and water bodies.

It is expected that more states will announce the closures of the schools. Here is the state-wise list where schools that are closed on October 27:

Delhi

Schools across Delhi will remain closed on October 27 in observance of the Chhath Puja festival. The announcement of the holiday was made on Friday by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta , recognising the deep cultural and spiritual importance of the festival in Delhi. Accor

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