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West Bengal Reschedules Vishwakarma Puja School Holiday to Sept. 18, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC · How we work

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West Bengal Moves Holiday

West Bengal government moved the Vishwakarma Puja school holiday to September 18, 2026.
The Friday holiday creates a three-day break through Sunday, September 20.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam also observe the festival, but school closures differ.
Private schools may keep classes and follow independent calendars.
Students and parents should check official notices from their school or state education department.

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Workers Honor Vishwakarma

Artisans, engineers, and factory workers honor Lord Vishwakarma on September 17, 2026.
The festival aligns with Kanya Sankranti, marking the Sun’s entry into Virgo at 7:58 AM IST in New Delhi.
Workplaces clean and garland tools, machines, and computers before puja.
The auspicious period runs from 7:58 AM to 2:31 PM, with the prime window ending at 10:01 AM.
Architects, IT professionals, photographers, and drivers also worship their tools, stressing discipline and responsible use.

History

Historical Context

On 15 August 1969, India’s space agency was renamed ISRO, succeeding the 1962-established INCOSPAR chaired by Vikram Sarabhai. Early rocket work at Thumba, directed by H.G.S. Murthy and involving engineers such as A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, fostered a culture that values craftsmanship, a sentiment echoed in today’s Indian school holidays for Vishwakarma Puja state-wide across several states.

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West Bengal Moves Holiday

West Bengal government moved the Vishwakarma Puja school holiday to September 18, 2026.
The Friday holiday creates a three-day break through Sunday, September 20.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam also observe the festival, but school closures differ.
Private schools may keep classes and follow independent calendars.
Students and parents should check official notices from their school or state education department.

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