School Holiday November 16, 2026: Are Schools Closed for Chhath Puja in Delhi, Bihar, UP and West Bengal? Check State-Wise Latest Updates

Delhi School Holiday November 16 2026: As Chhath Puja celebrations approach, students and parents across several states are looking for clarity on school holidays in November 2026. The festival, which attracts large gatherings of devotees, will bring changes to regular school schedules, particularly in regions where people celebrate it on a large scale. The Delhi Government has announced a public holiday for November 16, while Bihar’s education department has already included Chhath-related holidays in its 2026 school calendar.

Meanwhile, parents in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are waiting for further clarity on school closures.

The holiday announcements are particularly important because Chhath Puja involves four days of rituals, including Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. Here is a state-wise look at the November 2026 school holiday situation and what students should know before planning their week.

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Delhi School Holiday on November 16: What Does the Government Order Say?

The Delhi Government has declared November 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark Pratihar Shashthi, also known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved the decision, and the General Administration Department issued the notification on November 9.

The announcement means all government offices, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Delhi Government will remain closed on Monday.

The official notification states, “The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare November 16, 2026 (Monday), as a public holiday in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja).”

Joint Secretary Pradeep Tayal issued the order on behalf of the General Administration Department’s Coordination Branch.

Several education news reports have also listed schools among the institutions expected to observe the holiday. However, the notification’s specific wording covers government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs, so parents should check the separate school circular for confirmation of government-aided and private school closures.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had also announced a similar holiday arrangement for Chhath Puja last year.