Is Tomorrow a School Holiday in Uttar Pradesh?
As of now, schools in Uttar Pradesh are expected to stay closed in many districts tomorrow, October 28, 2025, for Chhath Puja, although a statewide government order is still awaited. Chhath Puja is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, and other Purvanchal districts, where local authorities often declare school holidays even before the state-level notification. This search trend picked up when parents noticed school closure circulars in neighboring Jharkhand, and similar messages spread in WhatsApp groups.
Official School Holiday Status for Tomorrow
For October 28, 2025: No blanket Uttar Pradesh government order is out yet, but schools in districts where Chhath Puja is a major event, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Ballia, and others, are likely to remain closed. Confirmation depends on instructions from local education officers and district magistrates.
In other parts of UP, especially where Chhath is less prominent, schools may follow the regular schedule unless a late-evening announcement is issued. As per the official holiday list, there is no state-level mandate; it’s all about your district’s order.
Why Parents Are Searching This Right Now?
The main reason for the search spike is the Chhath Puja festival districts like Ballia, Azamgarh, and Kushinagar, have a tradition of school holidays around this time. In previous years, schools shut for Diwali just days earlier, making parents double-check if the break is extended. Some confusion started when a forward about a week-long closure circulated, but that was recycled, not new. It’s probably also because no single statewide notification has dropped everyone’s checking for their district’s update.
How to Verify School Holidays in Uttar Pradesh?
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The UP Basic Education Department’s holidays page.
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Announcements from your district education office or magistrate.
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Your school’s official WhatsApp group or SMS broadcast
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Notifications for school closures commonly arrive by the evening before or, sometimes frustratingly, the morning itself. Don’t trust WhatsApp forwards unless you see an official circular or website announcement.
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Disclaimer
This article presents the latest available information on school holidays in Uttar Pradesh. Due to district-level notifications and possible last-minute changes by the education department, closures can vary. Always confirm with your school or local education office before making plans.
