NOIDA, July 22 -- Schools across Gautam Budh Nagar will remain closed on Wednesday, July 23, in view of Sawan Shivratri, the district education department announced on Monday.

The directive applies to all government, aided, and private recognised schools from classes 1 to 12. However, some private institutions have opted to conduct online classes on Tuesday, July 22, citing anticipated traffic disruptions due to the Kanwar Yatra.

"Wednesday, July 23, has been declared a local holiday for all government and recognized schools in the district on account of Sawan Shivratri. The order covers all classes from 1 to 12," said Dharamveer Singh, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS).

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