Vishwakarma Puja 2026: Schools, colleges in West Bengal and other states may get 4-day holiday from September 17 to 20
September is turning into a month of frequent festival holidays for students. With Vishwakarma Puja approaching, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in West Bengal and other states where the festival is observed as a holiday could get a four-day break. Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated around September 17 and 18, followed by Saturday and Sunday on September 19 and 20.
The extended break, however, will depend on the holiday calendar followed by individual states and educational institutions.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 dateVishwakarma Puja will be observed around September 17 and 18 this year, with the date of celebration varying in different places based on the tithi and auspicious timings.
According to the Pure Decision calendar, the tithi on Thursday, September 17, continues until 10:48 am, while Amrit Yoga is from 12:43 pm to 3:05 am. The Gupta Press calendar mentions Amrit Yoga on September 18 at 7:03:30 am.
Because of these timings, Vishwakarma Puja may be observed on September 17 in some places and September 18 in others.
Four-day break for schools and collegesThe festival comes immediately before the weekend this year. September 17 is Thursday and September 18 is Friday, followed by Saturday and Sunday.
Therefore, educational institutions that declare either September 17 or September 18 as a holiday could effectively have a four-day closure extending up to September 20.
The arrangement is particularly relevant in West Bengal, where Vishwakarma Puja is widely observed. Other states and regions that include the festival in their holiday calendars may also see a similar break.
Holiday depends on state and institutionThe four-day closure should not be considered a nationwide holiday. State governments decide public holidays, while individual schools, colleges and universities may follow their own academic calendars.
Students should therefore check the official holiday notice issued by their respective institution or state education department before assuming that classes will remain suspended throughout the period.
September brings several festival holidaysVishwakarma Puja comes amid a series of festivals being observed during September. Janmashtami and Ganesh Puja have also featured in the month's holiday calendar in several parts of the country.
With festival dates differing across regions, the number of holidays available to students can vary from one state to another. For students in states observing Vishwakarma Puja as a holiday, the festival's proximity to the weekend could provide a longer break from regular classes.
The extended break, however, will depend on the holiday calendar followed by individual states and educational institutions.
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 dateVishwakarma Puja will be observed around September 17 and 18 this year, with the date of celebration varying in different places based on the tithi and auspicious timings.
According to the Pure Decision calendar, the tithi on Thursday, September 17, continues until 10:48 am, while Amrit Yoga is from 12:43 pm to 3:05 am. The Gupta Press calendar mentions Amrit Yoga on September 18 at 7:03:30 am.
Because of these timings, Vishwakarma Puja may be observed on September 17 in some places and September 18 in others.
Four-day break for schools and collegesThe festival comes immediately before the weekend this year. September 17 is Thursday and September 18 is Friday, followed by Saturday and Sunday.
Therefore, educational institutions that declare either September 17 or September 18 as a holiday could effectively have a four-day closure extending up to September 20.
The arrangement is particularly relevant in West Bengal, where Vishwakarma Puja is widely observed. Other states and regions that include the festival in their holiday calendars may also see a similar break.
Holiday depends on state and institutionThe four-day closure should not be considered a nationwide holiday. State governments decide public holidays, while individual schools, colleges and universities may follow their own academic calendars.
Students should therefore check the official holiday notice issued by their respective institution or state education department before assuming that classes will remain suspended throughout the period.
September brings several festival holidaysVishwakarma Puja comes amid a series of festivals being observed during September. Janmashtami and Ganesh Puja have also featured in the month's holiday calendar in several parts of the country.
With festival dates differing across regions, the number of holidays available to students can vary from one state to another. For students in states observing Vishwakarma Puja as a holiday, the festival's proximity to the weekend could provide a longer break from regular classes.
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