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Schools in Jharkhand and West Bengal Shut for Karma Puja Holidays
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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Education departments of Jharkhand and West Bengal have announced that schools will stay closed on the days of Karma Puja, with official dates issued in a circular.
State education authorities in Jharkhand issued a notice confirming that all government and private schools will remain closed for the upcoming Karma Puja festival. The circular outlines the specific dates on which teaching activities will be suspended, allowing students and staff to observe the religious occasion.
Similarly, West Bengal's education department released its own directive, aligning school holidays with the Karma Puja calendar. The announcement emphasizes that the closure applies to both urban and rural institutions across the state.
The moves aim to respect cultural traditions while providing a clear schedule for parents and educators. Schools are expected to resume regular classes immediately after the festival period, as per the issued timetable.
Similarly, West Bengal's education department released its own directive, aligning school holidays with the Karma Puja calendar. The announcement emphasizes that the closure applies to both urban and rural institutions across the state.
The moves aim to respect cultural traditions while providing a clear schedule for parents and educators. Schools are expected to resume regular classes immediately after the festival period, as per the issued timetable.