Schools in UP, Delhi Region Close for Holi; February 28 Holiday in UP Denied

Uttar Pradesh government schools will be closed from March 2 to 4, 2026, for Holi celebrations, with regular classes resuming on March 5. Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Noida schools have announced holidays up to March 5, allowing extended breaks for families. A viral claim about a holiday on February 28 in Uttar Pradesh was debunked; the state government confirmed February 28 as a working day, with no official holiday that day.