Maharashtra School Holiday for 3 Days of Mourning for Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

The Maharashtra government has announced a three-day state mourning period following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The senior leader passed away in a plane crash near Baramati on January 28, 2026. As a mark of respect, the state government has declared a Maharashtra School Holiday for all schools and colleges, keeping them closed until January 30, 2026.

Examinations Rescheduled pic.twitter.com/RCCH4bB82x

— University of Mumbai (@Uni_Mumbai) January 28, 2026

All academic activities have been suspended, according to an official notification from the state government. Government, private, and government-aided schools are all subject to this order. Furthermore, all exams scheduled for the afternoon of January 28 have been rescheduled by Mumbai University. New dates for these tests will soon be announced by the university.

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी आपले सर्व कार्यक्रम रद्द केले असून ते आणि उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे दोघेही थोड्याच वेळात बारामतीसाठी रवाना होत आहेत. राज्यात आज शासकीय सुटी जाहीर करण्यात आली असून तीन दिवसांचा दुखवटा जाहीर करण्यात आला आहे.

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) January 28, 2026

State Mourning Protocols

All government buildings in Maharashtra will fly the national flag at half-mast during this time. Additionally, all public celebrations and official entertainment events have been cancelled by the state. The loss is “irreparable” for the state’s progress, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Today, 29 January, the late Deputy Chief Minister’s final ceremonies will be held with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati. As a result, the Pune district has strict traffic regulations and high security. For information on reopening after January 30, parents and students should keep in contact with their respective institutions.