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Maharashtra Schools Closed on Sep 25 for Ganesh Visarjan
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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Maharashtra schools will be closed on September 25 in observance of Ganesh Visarjan, the festival's concluding day.
The Maharashtra government has announced that all schools across the state will remain closed on September 25, 2024, to observe Ganesh Visarjan, the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
The decision follows a directive from the State Education Department, which stated that the closure is to allow students and teachers to participate in the religious rites and community gatherings associated with the festival.
Parents and guardians are advised to plan for the day off and to ensure that students complete any pending assignments before the holiday. The closure applies to all government and private schools in the state.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the immersion of the Ganesha idol in water bodies, a significant cultural event that attracts large crowds across Maharashtra.
The decision follows a directive from the State Education Department, which stated that the closure is to allow students and teachers to participate in the religious rites and community gatherings associated with the festival.
Parents and guardians are advised to plan for the day off and to ensure that students complete any pending assignments before the holiday. The closure applies to all government and private schools in the state.
Ganesh Visarjan marks the immersion of the Ganesha idol in water bodies, a significant cultural event that attracts large crowds across Maharashtra.