Schools in Delhi will be closed on Monday, 16 November, for Chhath Puja, and government schools in Bihar stay shut until 17 November, reopening on 18 November. Chhath Puja runs from 13 to 16 November this year.
Delhi: holiday on 16 November
The Delhi government has declared 16 November a public holiday on account of Chhath Puja, according to a notification issued with the Lieutenant Governor’s approval and reported by All India Radio. It covers offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government, and reports say schools and colleges as well. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has also declared the day a holiday. Delhi schools reopen on 17 November.
Bihar: break until 17 November
Bihar’s Education Department holiday calendar for 2026 closes government and government-aided schools from 7 to 17 November, a single break covering Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath. Schools reopen on 18 November.
What to check
- Private schools set their own holidays, so confirm with your school.
- Delhi-NCR primary classes are in hybrid mode under GRAP Stage 3, so check how your school will run classes after the holiday. Our report has the details.
- Exams on these days: holidays declared by a state do not automatically move national exams. Check your admit card for any exam on 16 November.
Sources: Delhi government notification on the 16 November holiday, as reported by All India Radio and other outlets; GGSIPU holiday notice; Bihar Education Department holiday calendar 2026.
