- By Ritesh Kumar
- Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Raksha Bandhan School Holiday 2023: This year, the Rakshabandhan festival is being observed on August 30th in certain locations and on August 31st in others. Regarding school holidays, some states have declared a holiday for Rakshabandhan on August 30th, while in some schools, it's designated for August 31st. However, there is confusion in the minds of the people as well as students and parents are advised to contact the respective school authority to know the exact date of the holiday. While for the occasion of Onam, schools in Kerala will remain closed from August 28 to 30.
School Closed In Bihar On August 31
According to the media reports, in the majority of Bihar's districts, the Raksha Bandhan holiday has been scheduled for August 31. In Araria, elementary schools will observe a holiday on August 31 to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Likewise, primary schools in Muzaffarpur district will also be closed on August 31 to mark the occasion. In Chhapra, instructions have been issued to grant a holiday in schools on August 31. The state's teachers' association had advocated for the Rakhi holiday to be moved to August 31 from its previous date of August 30.
School Closed In UP On August 31
According to the media reports, in the majority of locations in Uttar Pradesh, schools have scheduled the Raksha Bandhan holiday for August 31. Candidates and parents are advised to contact the school authority to know the exact date of the holiday.
School Closed In Jharkhand On August 31
The Jharkhand government has declared August 31 as a holiday in observance of Raksha Bandhan. Previously, the Raksha Bandhan holiday in the region was observed on August 30th.
School Closed In Rajasthan Updates
While the government initially marked August 30 as a school holiday, there is a possibility of shifting this date to August 31. In light of this, students are advised to stay updated with the latest information concerning schools in their respective districts.
Onam School Holiday 2023
In Kerala, schools will remain closed from August 28 to 30. However, certain regions of Kerala have extended their closure until September 3. Following the Onam holidays, August 31 has been designated as a day off in observance of Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti. Students are advised to get in touch with their schools for any updates concerning holidays, especially in relation to tests or exams.