Today marks the celebration of Ram Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navratri. On this occasion, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, public and private sector banks will observe a holiday, along with several states where schools and government offices will remain closed. This closure brings benefits to students and employees alike. Let’s delve into which states are observing a holiday today.
West Bengal
The government of West Bengal has declared a public holiday today. Mamata Banerjee’s government had announced the holiday on April 17 for Ram Navami back in March. This marks the first time that all government offices and schools/colleges in the state will be closed on Ram Navami.
Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
In Uttar Pradesh, all private and government schools will be closed today, April 17, 2024. The Directorate of Education in Delhi has included Ram Navami as a holiday in the academic calendar for 2024-25.
Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan
Schools in these states will also remain closed today, April 17, 2024, in observance of Ram Navami. In Chhattisgarh, a public holiday has been declared on April 17, resulting in the closure of all government offices, schools/colleges, and banks in the state.
Bihar
The Bihar government has announced a government holiday for Ram Navami 2024, but schools will remain open. According to the government’s holiday calendar for 2024, April 17 has been declared a holiday across the state, with exemptions for schools. However, teachers will have the day off.
Punjab and Jharkhand
On the occasion of Ram Navami, a holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in these states on Wednesday. Additionally, government offices will remain closed in Jharkhand.
This widespread observance of holidays on Ram Navami brings relief to many, allowing them to celebrate this auspicious occasion with their families and communities.