Basant Panchami 2026: School Holidays Announced Across States for Saraswati Puja

• Basant Panchami, celebrating Goddess Saraswati, falls on January 23, 2026, with widespread school holidays.
• Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have declared government holidays for all schools on January 23, 2026.
• West Bengal will observe two continuous days of government holidays in schools and colleges for Saraswati Puja, a major student festival.
• Haryana and Punjab have also announced official holidays, with kite flying traditions, allowing students to participate in cultural festivities.
• Holiday decisions vary by state; South Indian states generally do not have public holidays, while Delhi and Rajasthan often have restricted or full holidays.

Why It Matters: Many states are observing school holidays on January 23, 2026, for Basant Panchami/Saraswati Puja.