Yogi government declares public holiday on January 15 in Uttar Pradesh for Makar Sankranti

Yogi government declares public holiday on January 15 in Uttar Pradesh for Makar Sankranti
January 12, 2026

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has declared January 15 as a public holiday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The decision was issued through an official notification and applies to all government offices, educational institutions and state-run establishments. According to the notification, all state government departments, schools and public-sector institutions will remain closed.  Notably, the festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated in the country on January 15 instead of January 14

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