Delhi: Government institutions in Delhi will remain closed on Wednesday as Delhi LG VK Saxena has declared 12th of February as a public holiday. The holiday has been observed on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. The official notification stated, “The Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, the 12th February, 2025 as a Holiday in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies & Public Undertakings, under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.”

The order further stated that the Restricted Holiday on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti earlier declared vide Notification No. F.53/689/GAD/CN/2024-25/2018-2064 dated 13/11/2024 stands cancelled. Following this, all government schools will now remain closed on Wednesday in compliance with the order. Essential services and departments with critical functions will maintain operations as per standard holiday protocols.

Delhi LG VK Saxena declares Wednesday, the 12th of February, 2025 as a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies & public undertakings, under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of Guru Ravidas Jayanti pic.twitter.com/Spgi1eqOBT

— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2025

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Note: It is unclear whether private schools and institutions will remain closed.

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas Jayanti marks the birthday of Guru Ravidas and is celebrated on the full moon day (Magh Purnima) in the month of Magh. The festival holds importance in India, where people celebrate it with much devotion in states like Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Devotees celebrate the occasion by taking a holy dip in rivers and performing religious rituals.

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