Schools across Gautam Budh Nagar will remain closed on Thursday, August 21, 2025, due to the Guru Dronacharya Mela being held in Dankaur, Greater Noida. The district administration has issued official orders to suspend classes in view of the large-scale celebrations and to ensure the safety of students.The decision affects all government and private schools in the area. The administration stated that the closure is intended to manage heavy traffic and crowd movement expected during the religious gathering.District administration orders closure of all schoolsAccording to the district administration, the schools will remain shut for the day due to the organisation of Guru Dronacharya Mela in Dankaur. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in the event, leading to the closure of multiple roads in and around the mela site. The authorities have taken this step to prevent any traffic-related disruptions and to maintain student safety.Parents confirmed that they received notifications about the school closure through official school WhatsApp groups and SMS messages. The information was shared in advance to ensure families were informed and could make necessary arrangements.Guru Dronacharya Mela celebrated in DankaurThe Guru Dronacharya Mela is an annual event held in honour of Guru Dronacharya, the revered teacher of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata. The fair is celebrated on a large scale at the Guru Dronacharya Temple in Dankaur, Greater Noida.As part of the celebrations, cultural programmes and various competitions are conducted. With the expected rise in footfall, the administration has arranged for special measures to manage the situation, including road diversions and traffic control.Additional holidays for students in coming daysApart from the closure on August 21, 2025, students in several states will also receive holidays on account of Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam. Schools will remain closed in many regions on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for Onam, followed by a holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.These closures are part of the regional observances and have been notified by respective state governments. Parents and students are advised to check with their schools for state-specific holiday updates.The authorities have urged commuters to follow traffic advisories during the Guru Dronacharya Mela to avoid congestion near the venue.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
