Lucknow Govt Holiday on Chhath Puja: A public holiday will be observed in Lucknow on October 28th for Chhath Puja, with schools, colleges, and offices closed.
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When is Lucknow govt holiday on Chhath Puja?
Lucknow: A public holiday will be observed in Lucknow on October 28th for Chhath Puja, with schools, colleges, and offices closed. The state government has authorized all District Magistrates to declare a holiday for Chhath Puja based on local conditions.
A public holiday will be observed in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, on October 28th for Chhath Puja. The Yogi government and District Magistrate Vishakh G. Ayyar have issued orders. Schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed on this day. The government had already declared a statewide holiday for this festival, following which the District Magistrate of the capital, Vishakh G. Ayyar, has also issued an official order. According to the order, all government and semi-government offices, schools, and colleges will remain closed on this day. Special arrangements for cleanliness and security are being made at the ghats to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
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Yogi Government’s Decision and Religious Significance
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government declared a holiday on the main day of Chhath festival this year. Chhath festival is a four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Observing women observe a 36-hour fast and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun. This festival is celebrated with great devotion and faith among the people of Purvanchal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Special arrangements for cleanliness and security at the ghats
Preparations for Chhath Ghats are in full swing by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and the District Administration. Special cleaning and decoration efforts are underway at the Gomti River, Kathauta Lake, Gilaula Lake, and the Waterfront. Police forces are being deployed for security to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.
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The state government has authorized all District Magistrates to declare a holiday for Chhath festival based on local conditions. Lucknow District Magistrate Visakh G. Iyer, while implementing this order, stated that the administration is fully prepared to facilitate fasting women and devotees.
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Is 28 October 2025 a public holiday?
Yes, 28 October 2025 is a public holiday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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