New Delhi, July 19 -- Mizoram has declared a full holiday on Monday for all schools, colleges and other educational institutions, while government offices will function only from the afternoon, to enable people to watch the FIFA World Cup final.

An office memorandum issued by the General Administration Department on Sunday said all schools, colleges and other educational institutions under the state government will remain closed on Monday, allowing students and employees to watch the World Cup final.

Government offices, except banking institutions, will observe a half-holiday and remain closed during the forenoon. They will resume functioning from 1 pm to 5 pm, it said.

The government said the decision was taken in view of the widespre...