Good Friday 2025 School Holiday: UP, MP, Bihar and Other States School Closed on 18 April, Check List Here

India's New Delhi On Friday, April 18, 2025, we will commemorate Good Friday, one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. Many Indian states observe the day as a public holiday in remembrance of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Black Friday is another name for this day. Governmental organizations observe this day as a holiday. Many states observe Good Friday 2025 as a public holiday, and as such, many private institutions, government buildings, and educational institutions are closed on this day. Official announcements and academic calendars indicate that this day is a school vacation in a number of states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.

Uttar Pradesh Closes Schools

In its academic calendar, the Uttar Pradesh Education Department has stated that April 18, 2025, will be a vacation. In commemoration of Good Friday's religious significance, all government schools will stay closed, while the majority of private institutions are anticipated to do the same.

Additionally, Bihar declares a public holiday:

Good Friday is considered a significant day for prayer and introspection in Bihar. On April 18, all state government buildings, educational institutions, and colleges will be closed. Families and Christian communities might observe customs like church services and fasting throughout the holiday.

Surrounding States Participate in Observance

Numerous other states have done the same:

• Uttarakhand: All government buildings and educational institutions will be closed.
• Madhya Pradesh: Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday.
• Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh: April 18 is officially observed as a holiday in both public sector workplaces and schools.

Good Friday is celebrated as both a religious festival and a recognized official holiday in several parts of India, demonstrating the country's cultural and religious diversity.