Schools to Remain Closed for Four Consecutive Days During Holi

Students across multiple states are in for a treat as schools are set to remain closed for four consecutive days during Holi 2025. With Holika Dahan on March 13 and Holi on March 14, followed by a weekend holiday on March 15 (Saturday) and March 16 (Sunday), schools will resume on March 17 (Monday).

Official Holiday Announcement in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, schools will observe a four-day break from March 13 to March 16. The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has issued an official order confirming the holidays, following a request from Legislative Council member Babu Lal Tiwari.

Holi Holidays in Other States

Schools in different states will remain closed for varying durations:

Holi Holidays

📌 Uttar Pradesh – March 13 & 14 (2 days)
📌 Bihar – March 13 (1 day)
📌 Uttarakhand – March 13 & 14 (2 days)
📌 Madhya Pradesh – March 14 (1 day)
📌 Haryana – March 14 (1 day)
📌 Rajasthan – March 13 & 14 (2 days)
📌 West Bengal – March 14 (1 day)

Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays

📌 Uttar Pradesh – March 31 (1 day)
📌 Bihar – March 31 (1 day)
📌 Uttarakhand – March 31 – April 2 (3 days)
📌 Madhya Pradesh – March 31 (1 day)
📌 Haryana – March 31 (1 day)
📌 Rajasthan – March 31 (1 day)
📌 West Bengal – March 31 & April 1 (2 days)

Upcoming Public Holidays in March 2025

📅 March 13, 2025 (Thursday) – Holika Dahan
📅 March 14, 2025 (Friday) – Holi
📅 March 30, 2025 (Sunday) – Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi
📅 March 31, 2025 (Monday) – Eid-ul-Fitr

Additionally, the month of March 2025 will include five weekends, giving students and working professionals ample time for relaxation and celebration.