Public Holiday: October 27 declared a public holiday, all schools and colleges will remain closed.

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Chhath Puja 2025 Holiday: During the Chhath festival, all schools in Bihar will remain closed until October 29, 2025. The Delhi government has also declared a public holiday on October 27th for this occasion. This holiday is for devotees to prepare for worship and offering prayers to the Sun at water bodies. Public Holiday: Chhath Puja is being celebrated with great pomp and devotion across the country. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya and lasts for four days. Today is the second day of Chhath, and many states have declared a holiday for government and private schools to allow devotees to perform the puja with full devotion and preparation. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has declared October 27 a public holiday, as the third day of the four-day festival is considered the most important. On this day, devotees offer prayers to the setting sun at water bodies and river banks. The participation of the entire family and community makes this festival even more special. Schools in Bihar and other states have also been declared closed so that children and teachers can participate in the preparations and celebrations. Holiday announced in Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared October 27 a public holiday. She stated that the third day of the four-day festival is considered the most important. According to a statement from the CMO, devotees offer prayers to the setting sun on this day on the banks of water bodies. Preparations begin early in the morning, and families perform rituals together. Schools Closed in Bihar This year, all schools in Bihar will remain closed until October 29, meaning they will reopen on October 30. This move allows devotees to fully participate in the puja. Situation in Uttar Pradesh Chhath Puja is also celebrated with great pomp in some parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, there has been no official announcement regarding the closure of schools there. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared October 27 a public holiday. She stated that the third day of the four-day festival is considered the most important. According to a statement from the CMO, devotees offer prayers to the setting sun on this day on the banks of water bodies. Preparations begin early in the morning, and families perform rituals together. Schools Closed in Bihar This year, all schools in Bihar will remain closed until October 29, meaning they will reopen on October 30. This move allows devotees to fully participate in the puja. Situation in Uttar Pradesh Chhath Puja is also celebrated with great pomp in some parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, there has been no official announcement regarding the closure of schools there. Read More: IMD Alert: Heavy rain alert on October 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, clouds will rain in these states