However, in addition to these festivities, February also marks as the month when board exams for classes 10, 12 and other classes’ term-end exam commence, making it a hectic time for students to prepare for crucial exams.School holidays on occasions such as festivities, help students cope with the academic pressure and get a chance to balance their academic work with other co-curricular activities .
Here is a list of holidays in the month of February for Uttar-Pradesh schools.
Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja
Vasant Panchami, also called Saraswati Puja, is a festival held across the country in the month of February. This day is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, Knowledge, and Music. Many schools and colleges either take the day off or hold celebratory activities to honour the goddess.
Shivaji Jayanti
Shivaji Jayanti commemorates the birthday of Shivaji Maharaj, the respected Maratha Emperor responsible for rebuilding the Maratha Empire. This day is dedicated to remembering his significant contribution and celebrating his lasting impact. Some schools close for the day or hold special events to honour and commemorate his significant contributions to Indian history.
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
On Guru Ravidas Jayanti, schools usually close to honour Guru Ravidas’ birth anniversary. He was a revered saint who was instrumental in the Bhakti movement and advocated for the abolition of caste. Schools are closed on this day to honour Guru Ravidas and his life-changing teachings.
Optional holidays
In addition to the holidays listed above, schools can declare a full or partial closure on a number of optional holidays.
On these specific days, the majority of schools organise activities related to the theme and significance of the occasion. These events aim to increase awareness among students.