Basant Panchami 2026: School Holidays Announced Across States for Saraswati Puja
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News18•22-01-2026, 09:26
Basant Panchami 2026: School Holidays Announced Across States for Saraswati Puja
- •Basant Panchami, celebrating Goddess Saraswati, falls on January 23, 2026, with widespread school holidays.
- •Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have declared government holidays for all schools on January 23, 2026.
- •West Bengal will observe two continuous days of government holidays in schools and colleges for Saraswati Puja, a major student festival.
- •Haryana and Punjab have also announced official holidays, with kite flying traditions, allowing students to participate in cultural festivities.
- •Holiday decisions vary by state; South Indian states generally do not have public holidays, while Delhi and Rajasthan often have restricted or full holidays.
Why It Matters: Many states are observing school holidays on January 23, 2026, for Basant Panchami/Saraswati Puja.
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