Schools Closed in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Several States on October 28 for Chhath Puja

Noida / New Delhi, October 27, 2025: In view of Chhath Puja celebrations, all schools in Noida and Ghaziabad will remain closed on October 28, according to an official notification issued by the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration.

The order, circulated to all schools on Monday, directed that institutions remain "completely closed" on the day of the festival. Following the announcement, schools informed parents through official notices and social media posts. The circular further instructed the District School Inspector to ensure strict compliance.

This comes a day after Delhi-NCR observed a public holiday on October 27 for the same festival.

Chhath Puja Holidays Across States

Apart from the National Capital Region, several cities including Varanasi and Gorakhpur-where Chhath Puja is celebrated with great fervour-will also keep schools closed on October 28.

In Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, governments have announced school holidays to facilitate smooth observance of the four-day festival, which concludes with Usha Arghya on Tuesday morning.

Officials said that in some coastal states, schools have also been closed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Montha.

Extended School Holidays After Diwali

Students in several regions continue to enjoy an extended festive break following Diwali and Chhath Puja.
In Bihar, all schools will remain shut till October 29, as the state had declared a combined holiday from October 18 to include both festivals. Schools are expected to reopen only after the completion of Chhath rituals.

Meanwhile, in West Bengal, educational institutions will remain closed on October 28 for Chhath Puja and again on October 31 for Jagadhatri Puja.

Official Statement

The Gautam Buddha Nagar administration's notification stated:

"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."