schools in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi will remain closed on October 28 for Chhath Puja 2025, as per district administration orders. The holiday affects all private and govt schools from nursery to Class 12. Authorities in Varanasi have completed preparations at ghats, including cleaning, lighting, and security arrangements for devotees. Parents were informed through official notices and social media updates. Other districts in Uttar Pradesh await official notifications regarding school closures.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/school-holiday-on-28th-oct-educational-institutes-closed-in-these-up-districts-for-chhath-puja-2025/articleshow/124854481.cms