Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 School Holidays on August 27: Which states observe holidays? (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 School Holiday: Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is one of the most prominent celebrations in India. It is marked by elaborate prayers, processions, and cultural events that communities together, and witness participation across different age groups, be it school-going children or adults.The festival has a strong regional presence, particularly in western and southern India, where it draws large public participation. While the festival holds significant cultural and religious importance, school holiday status varies across the country.Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 School Holiday: When is Ganesh Chaturthi?In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, 27 August. The ten-day festival begins on this date and continues until Anant Chaturdashi, when idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water as part of the concluding rituals.Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 School Holiday: Will schools across India remain closed?No, it is unlikely. Ganesh Chaturthi is not recognised as a national holiday across India. Unlike Independence Day or Republic Day, which are observed uniformly, the holiday status of Ganesh Chaturthi depends largely on state government notifications. Even in states where the festival is celebrated on a large scale, holiday announcements for schools and institutions are issued by education departments or school boards, and these may vary.Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 School Holiday: States likely to declare school holidaysThe festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in states such as Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. These states traditionally announce a public holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi, which usually extends to schools and colleges. However, until official circulars are released, there is no confirmed information about closures for this year.State where schools are likely to remain closed on August 27, 2025MaharashtraGoaKarnatakaTelanganaAndhra PradeshGujaratMadhya PradeshGanesh Chaturthi 2025 school holiday variations within states and schoolsEven within states that declare Ganesh Chaturthi as a public holiday, policies may differ across institutions. Some private schools or those affiliated with specific education boards may choose to remain open or conduct compensatory classes later. This means that holiday rules can differ not only between states but also between cities and schools.While it is highly likely that schools in states where Ganesh Chaturthi is widely celebrated will remain closed, no official notice has been issued yet. Parents and students must refer to individual school’s circulars to stay updated. Further they can keep a note by checking school announcements or education department notifications closer to the festival date.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd