January 23 School Holiday: In which states are schools closed on January 23rd? Check the complete list..

January 23rd School Holiday: After the winter vacation, schools have reopened in many states across the country, and students have resumed their studies. 10th and 12th-grade students are busy preparing for their board exams, while other students are also preparing for their annual examinations. However, there are some days this month when schools will remain closed, meaning there will be school holidays. There is considerable confusion regarding January 23rd; parents and children are confused about whether schools will be open or closed on Friday, January 23rd. Let's find out which states have declared a holiday on January 23rd.

What is on January 23rd?

January 23rd is celebrated as Basant Panchami across the country. It marks the beginning of the spring season. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped. People visit temples and offer prayers in many states. According to tradition, Goddess Saraswati manifested herself on this day. ​​Additionally, January 23rd is also celebrated as Parakram Diwas (Valour Day) to commemorate the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.

School Holiday in Uttar Pradesh

Schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The education department's calendar for schools includes a holiday on January 23rd. This means that all government schools will have a holiday for Basant Panchami. Last year, schools protested against the lack of a holiday for this festival. Private schools will make their own decision; therefore, parents should pay attention to the information provided by the school and wait for the official notice.

Schools will also remain closed in West Bengal.

Saraswati Puja is celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal, and many institutions and schools remain closed on this day. This is why the date of the JEE Main examination scheduled for January 23rd in West Bengal has also been changed.

In states like Updates from other statesBihar and Jharkhand, most schools usually have a holiday on Basant Panchami, although no official government order has been issued yet. The holiday calendar in Haryana includes a holiday on January 23rd. This means that schools will remain closed in Haryana on this day. However, there is no holiday for Basant Panchami in Delhi. In Punjab, a holiday has been declared on January 23rd, and all schools will remain closed on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

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