Kanwar Yatra: Noida schools to remain shut tomorrow due to Sawan Shivratri

Noida schools closed

Schools across Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, will remain closed on Wednesday in view of Sawan Shivratri, Hindustan Times reported.

According to the directive issued by the district education department, all government, aided, and private recognised schools from classes 1 to 12 will remain closed. Meanwhile, anticipating traffic disruptions due to the Kanwar Yatra, some private institutions have opted to conduct online classes on Tuesday, July 22.

“Wednesday, July 23, has been declared a local holiday for all government and recognized schools in the district on account of Sawan Shivratri. The order covers all classes from 1 to 12,” Dharamveer Singh, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), was quoted by HT as saying.

According to the report, Amity International School, Noida, has announced a shift to online classes on July 22, followed by a holiday on July 23. “In view of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra and associated traffic and safety concerns, classes will be conducted online on Tuesday. Additionally, the school will remain closed on Wednesday for Sawan Shivratri,” Renu Singh, director principal, was quoted by HT.

Cambridge School, Noida, and Vishwa Bharti Public School, Sector 28, Noida, have also issued circulars confirming closure on July 23. “The school, including the admin office, will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, on account of Shiv Ratri (Jal Abhishek), as per the district magistrate’s order,” said a note from the principal of Vishwa Bharti.

As per the report, other institutions that have declared a holiday on Wednesday include JBM Global School, Ryan International School (Greater Noida), DPS Greater Noida, and Mayoor School, Noida.

Meanwhile, schools such as Army Public School, Somerville International, Bal Bharati Public School, Ryan International School (Noida), and Kendriya Vidyalaya are yet to make announcements, though official communication is expected by Tuesday, the report added.

Manoj Kataria, founder of the Gautam Budh Nagar Parents Welfare Association (GPWA), said updates from schools are currently based on inputs from parents and students. “A few schools have opted for online classes on July 22, and most have confirmed a holiday on July 23. Some may issue circulars tomorrow, but all are expected to comply with the district order,” he was quoted by HT as saying.