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Education
Delhi State Schools Shut on Nov 16 for Chhath Puja 2026
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:38 PM
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All Delhi government schools will remain closed on 16 November 2026 in observance of Chhath Puja, as announced by the education department.
The Delhi education department has issued a circular confirming that every government‑run school in the capital will be closed on Thursday, 16 November 2026. The shutdown aligns with the Hindu festival of Chhath Puja, which falls on the same day this year.
The notice, released earlier this week, states that the holiday applies to primary, secondary and senior secondary institutions under the Delhi Directorate of Education. Staff and students are advised to resume regular classes on Friday, 17 November.
Delhi is not the only region observing the closure; several other state education boards have similarly announced a one‑day break for Chhath Puja, reflecting the festival’s growing cultural significance across northern India.
The decision follows a pattern of school holidays timed with major religious observances, aimed at allowing families to participate in traditional rites without disrupting academic schedules.
Parents are urged to ensure that children complete any pending assignments before the break, as the academic calendar will be adjusted only minimally to accommodate the single‑day holiday.
The notice, released earlier this week, states that the holiday applies to primary, secondary and senior secondary institutions under the Delhi Directorate of Education. Staff and students are advised to resume regular classes on Friday, 17 November.
Delhi is not the only region observing the closure; several other state education boards have similarly announced a one‑day break for Chhath Puja, reflecting the festival’s growing cultural significance across northern India.
The decision follows a pattern of school holidays timed with major religious observances, aimed at allowing families to participate in traditional rites without disrupting academic schedules.
Parents are urged to ensure that children complete any pending assignments before the break, as the academic calendar will be adjusted only minimally to accommodate the single‑day holiday.