School Holiday Today (8 Dec) Live Updates: Check Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Other State-Wise School Closure Updates Here

Kerala Local Body Election Holidays (District-Wise):

Thiruvananthapuram: Holiday on Dec 8 & 13 for polling, distribution, reception and counting centers. Dec 9 public holiday. Exams will be held as scheduled.

Alappuzha: Holiday on Dec 8 & 9 for institutions up to higher secondary and centers with election duties.

Kottayam: Holiday on Dec 8 & 9 for polling booths and distribution/reception centers.

Idukki: Holiday on Dec 8, 9 & 13 for polling, distribution, reception, and counting centers.

Ernakulam:Dec 8 holiday only for Pullepady St. Augustine Public School.

A local holiday has been declared for specific schools within the Kanchipuram district (Tamil Nadu) on December 8, 2025 (today), for the occasion of the Ekambareswarar Temple consecration (Mahakumbhabhishekam).

-The holiday applies to 149 schools in the district.

-It is a local holiday and not a general public holiday for all institutions across the entire state.

Note: Parents and students should check official announcements from their specific school administration or the Kancheepuram district website for confirmation regarding their particular school's status.

Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari has declared a holiday on December 8 for all institutions, including educational institutions, that serve as polling stations and distribution and reception centers for the upcoming local body elections. The holiday applies to all institutions in Mar Ivanios Vidya Nagar, which serves as a distribution and reception center.

As 2025 winds down, schools gear up for winter break, leading to schedule changes. Many institutions may adjust classes and reschedule exams to accommodate the holiday season and administrative planning.

-Monday, December 8: Mostly sunny and dry conditions are expected across most of the state, with high temperatures around 28°C.

-Tuesday, December 9: Cloudy conditions are forecasted, and some light to moderate rains may return to the southern parts of the state due to an easterly wave.

-Wednesday, December 10: Mostly cloudy skies with light rain expected in isolated areas.

No, schools in Maharashtra are expected to remain open on Monday, December 8, 2025, as it is a standard working day and not a statewide holiday.

However, some schools might still experience disruptions or have local closures for specific reasons:

In view of the cold, fog, and snowfall, school holidays have been announced for children in Jammu and Kashmir. Schools in the winter zone (primarily the mountainous regions) of Jammu and Kashmir will be closed on December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Furthermore, schools will remain closed even after this time, as all pre-primary schools and schools up to grade 8 in the winter zone of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed for the entire month of December.

Here is the full list of Uttar Pradesh government holidays for 2026:

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In many private and public schools, especially those near Christian communities, Christmas Eve (December 24) is observed as an official holiday, allowing for early festive preparations.

Schools are reportedly closed in several districts of Southern India due to heavy rainfall and the effects of Cyclone Ditwah.

Tamil Nadu: Several districts, including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore, and Tiruvallur, are likely to have school closures due to adverse weather conditions.

Kerala: A statewide school holiday has been officially declared for tomorrow (December 8) due to local body elections.

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra: Some districts in these states may also have holidays based on local weather alerts and administrative decisions related to the cyclone aftermath. 

Students in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad are eagerly waiting for their winter break. As December arrives, North India experiences colder temperatures, which usually leads to longer school holidays. While the Education Department or local District Magistrates have not yet officially announced the dates for the 2025-26 academic year, past patterns suggest that winter vacation will likely begin around Christmas.

Parents and students are strongly advised to confirm with their specific school administration through official communication channels (e.g., SMS, school website, or local news updates) before attending school tomorrow, as local conditions can change rapidly.

Madhya Pradesh (MP) school winter vacations for 2025 are expected to start around December 23, 2025, for government, private, and central board schools, generally running until December 31st or the first week of January 2026, aligning with Christmas break, but dates can vary slightly, so checking your specific school's circular is best

Meghalaya schools have a confirmed holiday on December 12, 2025, for the death anniversary of freedom fighter Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, affecting all government and private schools and leading to the postponement of MBOSE Class 11 practical exams. 

PM SHRI Schools are set to observe a 10-day winter break starting from December 23, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Students and parents should confirm these dates with their individual school administration.

There is no general school holiday scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, in Noida or across Uttar Pradesh. Schools in Noida are expected to be open.

Maharashtra & Andhra Pradesh: Selective, local closures might be in effect in certain districts due to varied local reasons or spillover rain effects.

There is no general school holiday across all of Tamil Nadu for Monday, December 8, 2025, but some districts, such as Kancheepuram, have declared specific local holidays. Cyclone Ditwah's primary impact has largely lessened, but local conditions or other events might still lead to isolated closures. 

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District-Wise Status for December 8, 2025:

Chennai: Schools are expected to operate normally unless a last-minute decision is made by local authorities due to any unforeseen change in conditions.

Kancheepuram: Some local reports suggest that 113 schools in Kancheepuram district have a holiday on December 8, 2025, due to a temple festival at the Ekambareswarar Temple, not weather.

Other Districts (Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai): No official blanket holiday announcement for all these districts on December 8, 2025, has been made in connection with the cyclone as of the latest updates. Weather conditions are expected to be less severe than earlier in the week

 All educational institutions and government offices will be closed in the following districts for the local body elections:,

-Kollam

-Pathanamthitta

-Alappuzha

-Kottayam

-Idukki

-Ernakulam

As of now, schools in Chennai and Kerala are expected to function normally on December 8, 2025. Any decision regarding closure will only be made by local school authorities through a special notice if conditions change.

 Most schools are expected to be open, as the strike that caused closures last week is over.

Schools are expected In Noida/Ghaziabad & Delhi to be open. There have been no recent announcements regarding closures due to weather or air quality.

All higher-secondary schools in Alappuzha district, Kerala, will remain closed on 8 December 2025 due to preparations for the upcoming local-body elections.

Monday, December 8:  Schools are expected to operate as usual unless a specific local district authority announces a last-minute weather-related closure (e.g., due to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah, though no official blanket announcement has been made). Students and parents should monitor local district announcements for any changes.

Tuesday, December 9 (Holiday): All educational institutions and government offices will be closed in the following districts for the local body elections:

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• • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Kollam
  • Pathanamthitta
  • Alappuzha
  • Kottayam
  • Idukki
  • Ernakulam

Schools will remain closed on December 9 and December 11, 2025, on account of local-body elections and polling arrangements.

Local reports suggest that in the state of Kanchipuram district (Tamil Nadu), 113 schools have been given a holiday on 8 December 2025 — due to a temple festival at the local Ekambareswarar Temple.

Jammu & Kashmir (Winter Zone): Schools for pre-primary to class 8 were already closed from December 1, and the break continues on December 8. Classes 9-12 will also begin their extended winter vacation on December 11.

Other States (e.g., Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab): There is generally no specific school holiday on December 8. The primary winter breaks in these regions are scheduled to start later in December, usually around Christmas Day or the last week of the month, to coincide with the most severe cold weather or festive periods.

Local/Weather-Related Holidays: Schools in certain specific districts may announce sudden, local closures due to immediate, severe weather conditions (like heavy rain or extreme cold), but these are announced at the district level, often on the day prior or morning of. 

Parents and students are strongly advised to check official announcements from their specific school's administration, the local District Magistrate's office, or their state's education department for the most accurate and up-to-date information

Schools in the winter zone of Jammu and Kashmir have extensive winter vacations, meaning schools for pre-primary to class 8 are already closed as of December 8, and classes 9-12 will close shortly after.

Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing light rainfall due to Cyclone Ditwah. While schools in several districts were closed on previous days, authorities are evaluating conditions daily.

As of now, there is no definitive, widespread official holiday announcement for all districts for tomorrow, December 8.

Parents and students in affected areas like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry must check official announcements from their respective District Collectors or school administrations tonight for the latest updates.

No, schools in Maharashtra are expected to be open on Monday, December 8, 2025, as it is a standard working day and does not fall on any national festival or special occasion.

While some local holidays, weather-related closures, or specific school breaks for Christmas may occur later in December, there is no general holiday declared for December 8th across the state.

For specific information regarding any potential local closures (e.g., related to local elections or weather conditions), parents and students are advised to check directly with their respective school administrations or local education authorities.

The Kerala government has declared December 9 and 11 as public holidays for all state offices, educational institutions, and commercial establishments. These paid holidays have been announced in view of the upcoming general elections to the local self-government bodies.

Some schools in districts around Chennai recently remained closed due to heavy rains after Cyclone Ditwah, but authorities have not announced a holiday for December 8.