- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
School Holiday State-Wise Updates: Schools in various states will be closed next week, from December 8th to 13th. Due to inclement weather following Cyclone Ditwah, schools in various districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh may remain closed next week. Schools in Maharashtra are also expected to remain closed next week due to statewide protests. Schools in Kerala will also be closed on December 9th and 11th due to civic elections.
State-wise list of school holidays (December 8-13):
Tamil Nadu: Several districts in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh are experiencing light to heavy rainfall, so schools in these states may be closed next week. Meanwhile, students and parents are advised to contact their school authorities before attending school.
Kerala: The Kerala government has declared school holidays on December 9 and 11 due to local body elections. Second Saturday school holiday. Schools will remain closed in most states as December 13 is the second Saturday.
Meghalaya: Meghalaya has declared a state-wide school holiday (private and government) on December 12, 2025, for the death anniversary of freedom fighter Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma. MBOSE has also postponed Class 11 Internal/Promotion practical exams to December 15, 2025.
Maharashtra: Schools in Maharashtra are likely to remain closed next week due to a statewide agitation called by teachers' organizations. Of the 25,000 schools, approximately 18,000 schools for grades 9 and 10 remained completely closed. Just before the 10th grade board exams, both teaching and non-teaching staff have gone on strike to press for their demands. Although Mumbai was not significantly affected, many schools in Marathwada will remain closed.
Meanwhile, the government issued a stern warning, stating that strict action will be taken against teaching and non-teaching staff, and one day's salary will be deducted. Dr. Mahesh Palkar, Director of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, has issued strict instructions to all district education officers and the Mumbai Municipal Corporation to reopen schools. The government's salary cut order has further angered teacher organizations.
The Metropolitan Teachers' Association stated, "A one-day salary cut is an attack on teachers' rights. Our organization will support this movement." The teachers' union stated that the movement will continue until their demands are met.