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School Holiday: The decision to close schools on Sawan Shivratri and Mondays is based on expected crowding, traffic jams, and security concerns during the Kanwar Yatra.
In several districts, including Ujjain, Badaun, Meerut, and Muzaffarnagar, schools will be closed for Sawan Shivratri on July 23.(Representative/File)
The month of Sawan is considered a sacred period dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, Sawan commenced on July 11 and will continue until August 9. During this time, Mondays are significant, and Sawan Shivratri holds particular importance. Due to anticipated traffic disruptions caused by crowds at temples and the Kanwar Yatra, many schools in UP and MP have declared holidays.
This year, Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This day holds great religious significance. To manage the heavy crowd and traffic on Kanwar Yatra and Shivratri, schools and colleges in many North Indian states will remain closed.
In several districts, including Ujjain, Badaun, Meerut, and Muzaffarnagar, schools will be closed for Sawan Shivratri on July 23. Students should verify the holiday status before heading to school on that day to avoid any inconvenience. Many schools have already informed parents about the holiday, and checking with teachers is recommended. Check full list here:
— In Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, all schools and colleges will be closed till tomorrow, July 23, with strict penalties for violations of the order.
— In Bareilly, schools and colleges within a 5 km radius of the Delhi-Badaun road will be closed on every Monday of Sawan (July 14, 21, 28 and August 4).
— In Badaun, schools from class 1 to 8 will be on holiday on Saturdays and Mondays (July 19-21, July 26-28, August 2-4), with mandatory attendance for teachers.
— In Varanasi, schools will close every Monday of Sawan, with classes held on Sundays.
— In Jabalpur, a school holiday is declared on July 21.
— In Ujjain, schools will close every Monday from July 14 to August 11, with compensatory classes held on Sundays, due to the crowds at Mahakaleshwar temple.
— In Noida, most schools in Noida and Ghaziabad of Delhi-NCR will be closed for Sawan Shivratri on July 23, 2025.
Sawan Shivratri is a day for worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hinduism. Devotees offer water, Belpatra, milk, and other items to the Shivling. During the Kanwar Yatra, millions of devotees bring Gangajal from Haridwar, Gangotri, and other pilgrimage sites to offer in Shiva temples. This Yatra leads to congestion and traffic jams, making it difficult for children to commute to schools, hence the closures in sensitive areas.
The decision to close schools on Sawan Shivratri and Mondays is based on expected crowding, traffic jams, and security concerns during the Kanwar Yatra. With no-vehicle zones in place in many areas, school buses and children’s movement might be affected. Some schools may conduct online classes, and parents are advised to check the school’s official notice for updates.
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