Kerala School Holiday Tomorrow: Continued heavy rainfall has forced several districts in northern Kerala to shut their educational institutions on Monday, October 26, 2026. In Palakkad, District Collector K. Sudheer announced the holiday on Sunday evening. It covers schools, professional colleges, anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centres, coaching centres and special classes.
Authorities in Kozhikode have taken similar action because of persistent rain and strong winds, while Wayanad and Malappuram are under an IMD Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Some reports link the weather to a system called “Cyclone Arnab”, though parents should rely on official district announcements for confirmed details.
Palakkad’s Holiday Order
The Palakkad announcement is the broadest in scope, extending beyond regular classes to informal and private learning spaces such as tuition and coaching centres. Collector K. Sudheer also said that previously scheduled fairs and festivals may go ahead, provided adequate safety measures are in place.
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Situation in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Malappuram
In Kozhikode, Collector M. S. Madhavikutty declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including parallel colleges and coaching centres, citing continuous rain and strong winds. Hostels and residential institutions are excluded. Wayanad and Malappuram face an IMD Red Alert, with local administrations restricting school and educational activities.
Exams Will Continue as Planned
Despite the closures, examinations scheduled in advance will be held as planned. Public and university examinations will proceed as usual unless the respective institution or university issues a separate postponement notice. Students with exams should confirm their schedule and plan safe travel.
Advice for Parents and Students
The IMD has issued red, orange and yellow alerts across various northern and central districts, so conditions may change quickly. Residential schools and hostels are generally exempt from the closures. Families should keep checking updates from their district collectors and avoid unnecessary travel in flooded or waterlogged areas.