Schools run under UP Basic Education Council or recognized basic schools will remain close.
Arpita Das | March 7, 2023 | 11:24 AM IST
NEW DELHI: UP Basic Education Council has declared the holiday on March 9 on the occasion of Holi Purnima for schools run under the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council or recognized basic schools.
The council has declared the holiday to honor the traditional celebration. Department Of Basic Education Uttar Pradesh, has issued a notice regarding the same.
उत्तर प्रदेश बेसिक शिक्षा परिषद के विद्यालयों में 9 मार्च 2023 को होली के उपलक्ष्य में अवकाश रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/9FfiYp8Wye
— Department Of Basic Education Uttar Pradesh (@basicshiksha_up) March 7, 2023
Earlier, the government had only announced holiday for March 7 and March 8 for Holi. However, due to demand, March 9 has now also been declared a holiday.
In other news, the Puducherry government has declared school holidays in Puducherry and Karaikal regions today, March 7. The decision was made in view of the 'Masi Magam Festival'. However, the HSC public practical exam will not be postponed and will be held as per the scheduled date and time.
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