UP schools closed tomorrow on 'Navami', Haryana school timings changed for October 11

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday declared a public holiday on 'Navami' on October 11, a senior official said here. "In view of the demand of various organisations and the festival of 'Navami' falling tomorrow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to declare October 11 a public holiday, excluding essential services," said Director Information Shishir.

Basic Education Minister informed that all schools under the basic education department across the state will also remain closed on Thursday. The minister also posted the same on his officials handle on 'X'. 'Navami' is the last day of Navratri on which people end their fast with "kanya bhoj", puja and havan.

The Haryana government has changed the school timings on October 11, 2024 on the occasion of Durga Ashtami. On this day the school will operate from 10 am to 2:30 pm. In schools with double shifts, the timing of the second shift will remain the same as on other days, no change has been made in it, the official circular read.

(With inputs from PTI)