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School Holiday: The decision to shut down the schools on Sawan Shivratri and Monday is based on the expected crowd, traffic jams and security concerns during the Kanwar Yatra.
In many districts including Ujjain, Budun, Meerut, and Muzaffarnagar, schools will be closed for Sawan Shivaratri on 23 July. (Representative/file)
The month of Sawan is considered a sacred period dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2025, Sawan began on 11 July and will continue until August 9. During this time, Mondays are important, and Sawan Shivaratri has special significance. Due to the anticipated traffic disruption caused by the congestion in temples and Kanwar Yatra, several schools of UP and MP have announced holidays.
This year, Sawan Shivaratri will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This day holds great religious significance. Many North Indian states of North Indian states will remain closed to schools and colleges in schools and colleges to manage huge crowds and traffic.
In many districts including Ujjain, Budun, Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, schools will be closed for Sawan Shivratri on 23 July. Students should verify the holiday situation before going to school that day to avoid any inconvenience. Many schools have already informed the parents about the holiday, and it is recommended to investigate with teachers. See full list here:
– In Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, all schools and colleges will be closed till 23 July with strict punishment for violation of order.
In Bareilly, schools and colleges within a radius of 5 km of Delhi-Badun Road will be closed on every Monday of Saran (14 July, 21, 28 and 4 August).
In Budoon, schools of classes 1 to 8 will be on leave on Saturday and Monday (July 19-21, July 26-28, 2-4 August) with compulsory attendance for teachers.
– In Varanasi, school will close on every Monday of Sawan, with classes held on Sunday.
– In Jabalpur, a school holiday is declared on 21 July.
– In Ujjain, schools will be closed every Monday from July 14 to August 11, with compensatory classes on Sunday, due to crowds in Mahakaleshwar temple.
In Noida, Most of the schools in Noida and Ghaziabad in Delhi-NCR will be closed on July 23, 2025 for Sawan Shivaratri.
Sawan Shivratri is a day to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hinduism. Devotees provide water, Belpatra, milk and other items for Shivling. During the Kanwar Yatra, millions of devotees bring Ganga water from Haridwar, Gangotry and other pilgrimage sites to present in Shiva temples. This journey leads to congestion and traffic jams, making it difficult for children to go to schools, so shut in sensitive areas.
The decision to shut down schools on Sawan Shivratri and Monday is based on the expected crowd, traffic jams and security concerns during the Kanwar Yatra. In many areas, with no vehicle zones, school buses and children’s movements may be affected. Some schools may conduct online classes, and parents are advised to check the official notice of the school for updates.
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