Basant Panchami 2026: School Holiday Status Across UP, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi & More
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News18•23-01-2026, 08:31
Basant Panchami 2026: School Holiday Status Across UP, Bihar, Bengal, Delhi & More
- •Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated on January 23, 2026, with varying school holiday statuses across India.
- •Uttar Pradesh and Bihar observe government holidays for Basant Panchami, with most government and aided schools closed.
- •In Delhi, Basant Panchami is typically a Restricted Holiday for government schools, with private school decisions varying.
- •West Bengal and Odisha declare official school holidays, with West Bengal closing schools for two days due to the festival's significance.
- •Many private schools, especially those preparing for board exams, may not have a full holiday but organize Saraswati Puja after half-day studies.
Why It Matters: School holidays for Basant Panchami 2026 vary by state and school management across India.
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