Jagadhatri Puja & Chhath Puja 2025: Complete School Holiday Schedule State-wise

As Chhath Puja approaches, schools across several Indian states are scheduled to remain closed next week, on October 28 and 29, 2025, to allow students and staff to participate in the festivities. In Bihar, where Chhath Puja is a major festival, schools will remain closed until October 29 and are expected to reopen on October 30. Schools in Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, where the festival is also celebrated, are likely to declare holidays, with official announcements expected soon.

Apart from Chhath Puja, Jagadhatri Puja will be observed next week, particularly in West Bengal. As per the school calendar, schools in the state will remain closed on Friday, October 31, 2025, for Jagadhatri Puja.

State-wise School Holiday Details for Chhath Puja 2025

Bihar: All schools will remain closed until October 29 for Chhath Puja. Earlier, schools in the state were also closed from October 18 to celebrate Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Uttar Pradesh: Schools are expected to remain closed for Chhath Puja, with official confirmation awaited.

Jharkhand: Schools in Jharkhand are likely to observe a holiday for Chhath Puja. Official announcements are expected soon.

Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that Monday, October 27, 2025, will be a government holiday for Chhath Puja, according to an official release.

Jagadhatri Puja School Holidays 2025

West Bengal: Jagadhatri Puja is a prominent festival in West Bengal and celebrated with much enthusiasm. Schools will remain closed on October 31, 2025, for Jagadhatri Puja. Additionally, schools in the state will be closed on October 27 and 28 for Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja 2025: Important Dates and Timings

According to Drik Panchang, Chhath Puja 2025 will be celebrated on October 27, 2025, with rituals spread over several days:

• Nahai-Khaay: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, Kartik month)
• Kharna: Sunday, October 26, 2025 (Fifth day of Shukla Paksha, Kartik month)
• Evening Offering (Arghya) to Setting Sun: Monday, October 27, 2025
• Morning Offering to Rising Sun: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day: 06:24 AM
• Sunset on Chhath Puja Day: 05:42 PM
• Shashthi Tithi Begins: 04:34 AM on October 27, 2025
• Shashthi Tithi Ends: 06:29 AM on October 28, 2025