Noida schools closed today for Guru Dronacharya Mela

Noida school holiday September 9 2026Noida school holiday: Schools across Gautam Buddha Nagar, including Noida and Greater Noida, will remain closed on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, on account of the annual Guru Dronacharya Mela in Dankaur.The holiday has been announced in view of the annual fair organised at the Guru Dronacharya temple in Dankaur. Schools in the district have informed students and parents about the closure, with communication regarding the holiday also sent to parents of students at Shiv Nadar schools.Schools closed across Gautam Buddha NagarThe Guru Dronacharya Mela is held at the temple in Dankaur, where special fairs and festivities are organised every Tuesday. The annual event draws visitors to the temple and surrounding areas.With schools remaining closed on September 9, students in Noida, Greater Noida and other parts of Gautam Buddha Nagar will not have regular classes on Wednesday.Parents and students should follow communication issued by their respective schools for any instructions regarding online classes, examinations or other academic activities.Holiday linked to annual Dankaur fairThe school holiday has been announced in connection with the Guru Dronacharya Mela. The temple in Dankaur is associated with Guru Dronacharya, a prominent figure in the Mahabharata, and the annual fair forms part of the local religious and cultural calendar.Schools have communicated the closure to families ahead of the event. Students are advised to follow their school’s instructions regarding the reopening of regular classes.Upcoming school holidays in 2026Several major holidays are scheduled between October and December. The upcoming dates include Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas.DateDayFestival or occasionOctober 2, 2026FridayMahatma Gandhi JayantiOctober 20-21, 2026Tuesday-WednesdayDussehra and Vijaya DashamiOctober 26, 2026MondayValmiki JayantiOctober 29, 2026ThursdayKarwa ChauthNovember 7, 2026SaturdayChoti DiwaliNovember 8, 2026SundayDiwali or DeepavaliNovember 9, 2026MondayGovardhan PujaNovember 11, 2026WednesdayBhai DoojNovember 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak JayantiDecember 25, 2026FridayChristmasDecember 31, 2026ThursdayWinter vacation commencesThe September 9 closure applies to schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar in connection with the Guru Dronacharya Mela. Students and parents should follow their respective school’s communication for details about classes after the holiday.