UP Govt Declares Public Holiday On October 11 For 'Navami', All Schools To Remain Closed

Basic Education Minister informed that all schools under the basic education department across the state will also remain closed on Thursday.

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. 

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