January 30 Schools Holiday or not?
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As January comes to a close, many Indians wonder whether January 30 will be a holiday or not. Since Mahakumbh Mela is on, winter holidays are still in some parts of the country, and other reasons for holidays, it can be confusing to keep track of which days are holidays and which are not.
Let's first examine the Mahakumbh Mela, one of the largest pilgrimages in Hinduism. Mela is held every 12 years and hosts millions of followers across the nation. This year it is being celebrated in Prayagraj, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, with an overwhelming turnout by the pilgrims. Even though the Mela is such an important affair, it's not a national holiday, and it is only the state-level declaration of holiday for certain days of the Mela.
Holidays in January may be attributed to the winter season. For some areas, especially those northern states, the winter holidays are still ongoing. Holidays are often declared by state governments to provide a break from school and to have some time in winter. Nonetheless, such holidays differ according to region as each state has its own schedule of holidays.
In addition to the Mahakumbh Mela and winter holidays, there are other reasons for holidays in January. For instance, January 26 is Republic Day, which happens to be a national holiday. Correspondingly, January 23 is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday, which happens to be a holiday in some states.
So will January 30 be a holiday or not? Well, that will depend on the state you belong to and the holidays declared by your state government. Some states may have declared January 30 as a holiday, while some may not have. The best option is to always check with the local authorities or government website if January 30 is a holiday or not.
Also read: Uttar Pradesh schools, colleges, offices holidays on Feb 2, 3 for Mahakumbh!