India, Sept. 17 -- School Holiday Today (17 September): The Vishwakarma Puja day for 2026 is fixed on Thursday, September 17. This raises the question among the students and their parents regarding the closure of schools and colleges on that day. The answer to this question is not consistent all over India because each state has its holiday list.

Are Schools Open or Closed on September 17?

September 17 has been marked as Vishwakarma Puja on the list of holidays for West Bengal. The West Bengal government list of holidays also marks this festival as being celebrated on September 17 however, the celebration of this festival holiday in a particular state does not necessarily imply that there will be no school across the country.

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