School Holiday Highlights: Schools Closed In Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra, Goa, Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh & Other States Due To Heavy Rainfall

JKBOSE has postponed the class 10 and 11 exams originally scheduled for today. Students are advised to wait until the fresh dates are announced.

1. Punjab: All schools will remain closed until at least August 30 due to floods and heavy rainfall.

2. Jammu and Kashmir: Schools and colleges will be closed due to heavy rain and inclement weather.

3. Uttarakhand: Closures may occur in districts experiencing landslides and waterlogging. District magistrates have the authority to issue local school holidays based on conditions.

4. Kerala: Schools across the state are expected to be closed due to the ongoing Onam festival.

5. Goa: Some schools may be closed for the extended Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

6. Odisha: Nuakhai, an agricultural festival, is observed with a school holiday.

Jammu and Kashmir schools and colleges will be closed tomorrow, August 28, due to heavy rains.

The recent heavy rainfall in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu has led to flooding, waterlogging and landslides in the Kashmir Valley and the state of Uttarakhand. This has caused massive damage to roads and other land transport modes, and worse, has led to road washouts in some cases. In view of the damage to roads, the state and local governments have directed schools to remain closed till August 28, 2025 to ensure the safety of school students.

Punjab state most affected by the rains. Due to heavy rains all government and private schools closed from August 27 to August 30, 2025.

A holiday is in effect on August 28 as part of the Onam festival, which runs from August 26–28, 2025

All primary, secondary and senior secondary government and private schools will remain closed till August 30 (Saturday). The school closure was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

CM Punjab writes on his social media handle X (twitter) that

"It has been raining heavily for the last few days and the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains for the next few days as well. In view of this, all primary, secondary, senior secondary government and private schools in the state will remain closed from August 27 to August 30."

The Odisha government on Tuesday announced an additional holiday for the Nuakhai festival, which is celebrated in a big way in the western part of the state.

According to separate orders, government offices and schools will remain shut on August 29 in addition to August 28, the day of the festival.

Coupled with the holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27, government employees and students would get a five-day break from Wednesday to Sunday.

Goa: Schools will be closed on Thursday, August 28, as the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is observed over multiple days.

Odisha: Nuakhai, an agricultural festival, is observed with a holiday on August 29.

Kerala: Onam festivities occur from August 26–28, with schools likely to be closed during this period.

Punjab: A red alert for heavy rain and floods has led to school closures from August 27–30 across the state

Schools in Kerala will remain closed on Thursday, August 28, as part of the multi-day Onam harvest festival

According to the official calendar, educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh will remain closed today in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi.

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi today, August 27, schools in Maharashtra especially Mumbai will remain closed today.

Schools in Telangana are closed today August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Maharashtra schools will be closed tomorrow on August 27 to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

All primary, secondary and senior secondary government and private schools will remain closed till August 30 (Saturday). The school closure was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

CM Punjab writes on his social media handle X (twitter) that

"It has been raining heavily for the last few days and the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains for the next few days as well. In view of this, all primary, secondary, senior secondary government and private schools in the state will remain closed from August 27 to August 30.",

ਪਿਛਲੇ ਦਿਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਭਾਰੀ ਮੀਂਹ ਪੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਮੌਸਮ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅੱਗੇ ਵੀ ਕੁੱਝ ਦਿਨ ਭਾਰੀ ਮੀਂਹ ਪੈਣ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਮਾਨ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸਨੂੰ ਦੇਖਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਸੂਬੇ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਇਮਰੀ, ਸੈਕੰਡਰੀ, ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਸੈਕੰਡਰੀ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਈਵੇਟ ਸਕੂਲ 27 ਅਗਸਤ ਤੋਂ 30 ਅਗਸਤ ਤੱਕ ਬੰਦ ਰਹਿਣਗੇ।
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पिछले दिनों से भारी बारिश हो रही…, — Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) August 26, 2025

Maharashtra schools will remain closed tomorrow on August 27 to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. The same holiday is also mentioned in government calender.

Maharashtra schools will remain closed on August 27 to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. The same holiday is also mentioned in government calendars of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai and a few other organisations.

Yes, Punjab schools will remain closed till the end of month now.

As per media reports and official patterns, the following states are highly likely to observe school closures on Ganesh Chaturthi:

- Maharashtra

- Goa

- Karnataka

- Telangana

- Andhra Pradesh

- Gujarat

Students in Kerala are likely to get holidays for the Onam festival starting August 28 or 29, depending on their school’s schedule.

Schools, both Government and Private in Goa will be closed tomorrow, August 27 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturth

In North India and Eastern states, the decision of Ganesh Chaturthi holiday depends on the local administration or school. This year Ganesh Chaturthi i.e. the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha will be celebrated on 27 August (Wednesday). Many pictures have given the message of holiday on this day.

Schools in Goa will observe a holiday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi as it is greatly observed in the region.

In this regard, Goa has issued a directive announcing the closure of schools and colleges to allow students and staff to participate in the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi, a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great devotion in the state.

No, there is no school holiday tomorrow, August 27, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi in Uttar Pradesh, as it is not a national holiday and state governments have not issued a universal declaration.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a special festival celebrated in Maharashtra. Schools will remain closed in Mumbai and other suburban areas of Maharashtra due to this festival. Usually on the first day of the festival, schools are closed for Gauri Puja, Gauri Visarjan and Ganesh Visarjan.

kerala schools will be closed for Onam holidays from tomorrow, August 27, 2025. Onam celebrations will be held tomorrow for students can schools will reopen after Onam on September 8, 2025

In North India and Eastern states, the decision of Ganesh Chaturthi holiday depends on the local administration or school. This year Ganesh Chaturthi i.e. the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha will be celebrated on 27 August (Wednesday). Many pictures have given the message of holiday on this day.

Jammu Division: Schools were closed on August 25 due to inclement weather, but the status for tomorrow i.e. August 27 is weather-dependent.

Schools and colleges in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district are likely to remain closed till August 27, 2025 due to heavy rains and landslides.

State-Wise Breakdown of the Holiday:

Maharashtra: The state government has officially declared a holiday, enabling families to welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and visit the famous public pandals (mandaps).

Telangana & Andhra Pradesh: The twin states of India celebrate the festival with great devotion. The holiday will allow students to engage in traditional ceremonies with their families.

Madhya Pradesh: Joining the list, Madhya Pradesh has also announced a state-wide school holiday, reflecting the pan-Indian reverence for Lord Ganesha.

With the holiday falling on a Wednesday, parents are advised to plan the week accordingly

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in multiple states across India, and schools & colleges will expected to be closed in states like Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, where the festival is widely observed and declared a public holiday.

Note: Parents and students must check with their specific institutions or education departments for confirmed holiday information.

All schools and Anganwadis will remain closed today, on 26th August, due to a heavy rain warning in Kotputli district of Rajasthan.

The government school roof collapsed in Rajasthan Bhilwara district due to heavy rain in the city, and 8 district schools are still closed for holidays today!

Schools and colleges will also be affected. tomorrow On 27th August, in states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, educational institutions will remain closed.

As per tradition, states like maharashtra, goa, teleangana, karnatak, andhra pradesh and madhya pradesh observe ganesh chaturthi with a public holiday, which includes schools holiday.

Schools are expected to be closed on August 27 in states where Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival:

- Andhra Pradesh
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Kerala: Due to Onam celebrations, schools are expected to be closed from August 26–28.
- Maharashtra
- Telangana

Note: Students and parents are advised to stay connected with their local school management to get the correct information about the Ganesh Chaturthi holiday tomorrow.

- Pathankot: Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions on August 26 owing to incessant rains. Schools had already remained shut on August 25.

- Hoshiarpur: All government and private schools to remain closed on August 26 and 27 as per the order of Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain. The decision was taken due to heavy rainfall forecast and waterlogging on several routes leading to schools.

- Jalandhar & Kapurthala:District administrations announced a holiday for all educational institutions on August 26, 2025 in view of the rainfall alert. 

- Fazilka: Authorities ordered closure of schools in 20 villages across the Sutlej river due to rising water levels and safety concerns.

Weather-related closures: Heavy rain and flooding have caused schools to close in:

Jammu Division: Schools and anganwadis are closed due to bad weather.

Rajasthan: All schools and anganwadi centers in districts including Jaipur, Tonk, Alwar, and Nagpur are shut.

Maharashtra (Nagpur): Schools are closed due to severe waterlogging.

Festival-related closures: Several states are observing regional holidays:

Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Sikkim: Schools are closed for Hartalika Teej.

Kerala: Schools are closed as part of the multi-day Onam harvest festival.

According to the media reports, the district administration of Hoshiarpur has ordered for the closure of schools today, August 26 and tomorrow, August 27. 

As per official notification issued, all government and private schools in Jammu Division will remain closed today August 26 (Tuesday) view of the rought weather conditions.

Schools in Kerala will be closed for Onam holidays from tomorrow, August 27, 2025

2. Rajasthan (Jaipur) : All schools and Anganwadi centers will remain closed due to heavy rain and flood alerts issued by the IMD.

3. Chhattisgarh and Sikkim: Schools will be closed for Hartalika Teej.

4. Kerala : Schools will be closed for the Onam harvest festival. The festival will be celebrated from August 26 to 28, and schools will remain closed on these days.

Kerala’s grand cultural festival Onam will be celebrated from 26–28 August 2025. Schools across the state are expected to remain closed during this period to allow students and families to participate in celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi, Maharashtra’s biggest public festival, falls on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Schools across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and other cities are expected to remain closed as part of the state-wide holiday.

Many schools may also extend holidays a day before the festival (26 August) to manage preparations, large public gatherings, and processions.

Due to heavy rains and flood-like conditions, schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and its neighbouring districts were ordered to be closed for both August 25 and 26, 2025. The education department has confirmed the closure in Tonk, Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Sikar, Karauli, Kota, Khairthal-Tijara, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kotputli-Baharod, Sirohi, Bundi, Bhilwara, Udaipur and Sawai Madhopur.

All anganwadi centers alongside government and private schools will remain shut in Nagpur for tomorrow (26th August) due to heavy rainfall.

In view of heavy rains, flood-like conditions and major festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, many states across India have announced school holidays tomorrow, 26 August 2025. States like Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Maharashtra (Nagpur) have announced closure of schools due to rain,

On the other hand, festival holidays are also being observed in Maharashtra, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

2. Rajasthan (Jaipur) : All schools and Anganwadi centers will remain closed due to heavy rain and flood alerts issued by the IMD.

3. Chhattisgarh and Sikkim: Schools will be closed for Hartalika Teej.

4. Kerala : Schools will be closed for the Onam harvest festival. The festival will be celebrated from August 26 to 28, and schools will remain closed on these days.

In Noida, schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for the festival of Onam

- According to the order issued schools in Sikar, Karauli, Kota, Khetal-Tijara, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kotputli-Baharod, Sirohi, Bundi, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Nagaur in Rajasthan will be closed today.

- Holiday has also be issued for tomorrow, August 26 in Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa and Didwana-Kuchaman.

- Schools & colleges will also remain closed from 25th August to 27th August in Tonk district.

Schools in the states of Chhattisgarh and Sikkim also have a holiday tomorrow, August 26, for Hartalika Teej.

Schools in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district, which includes Noida, will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, for the festival of Onam.

Kerala Schools will be closed for the Onam festival, which runs from August 26–28.

school holidays will be observed for Onam on August 26. This applies to both government and private schools

Schools will remain closed tomorrow due to heavy rains in the Rajasthan capital Jaipur. Holidays have been declared in all government and private schools and educational institutions across the district.

According to the local meteorological department report, a heavy rain warning has been issued in two to seven districts of the state till August 30. Due to this, as a precautionary measure, schools and colleges in four districts of Himachal Pradesh will remain closed today, August 25, 2025.

In view of the continuous rain in Pathankot, an official order has declared a holiday today, August 25, in all government and non-government schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Pathankot.

According to the order,  All Anganwadi centres and govt. and private schools will remain shutdown in Nagpur today and tomorrow i.e. ( 25 & 26 august) due to heavy rainfall.

Schools will remain closed today and tomorrow due to heavy rains in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur. Holiday has been declared in all government and private schools and educational institutions across the district.

as per reports, an official order issued stated that, considering the continuous rains in Pathankot, a holiday has been declared for all government and non-government schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Pathankot today, August 25

According to the official notification issued, the JKBOSE Class 10th and 11th exams scheduled for today August 25 are postponed across J&k/LADAKH UTs in view of severe inclement weather.

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JKBOSE Class 10th and 11th exams scheduled for tomorrow on August 25 stand postponed across J&K/ Ladakh UTs in view of severe inclement weather.
New dates for the postponed exams will be notified separately., — Office of J&K Board of School Education(JKBoSE) (@Office_JKBoSE) August 24, 2025

According to the official order, All government and private schools from Pre-Primary to class 12 and anganwadi will remain closed in Nagpur today and tomorrow due to heavy rainfall & IMD Alert.

- According to the order issued schools in Sikar, Karauli, Kota, Khetal-Tijara, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Kotputli-Baharod, Sirohi, Bundi, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Nagaur in Rajasthan will be closed today.

- Holiday has also be issued for tomorrow, August 26 in Alwar, Jaipur, Dausa and Didwana-Kuchaman.

- Schools & colleges will also remain closed from 25th August to 27th August in Tonk district.

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 27, 2025. In India, states like Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana celebrate this festival on a large scale. Schools and colleges in Maharashtra remain closed on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and Visarjan Puja.

Schools in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand will be closed today, August 25 due to heavy rainfall. The order is applicable to all government, non-government, and private schools from Classes 1 to 12

According to reports, schools and colleges in 4 districts of Himachal Pradesh (HP) will remain closed today, August 25, 2025. According to local meteorological reports, heavy rain warnings have been issued for 2 to 7 districts of the state till August 30.

All schools in Rajasthan's capital, Jaipur, will remain closed on August 25 and 26 due to heavy rains. Heavy to very heavy rain continued in various parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours. 

As per media reports, all government and private schools in Jammu Division will remain shutdown tomorrow, August 25, 2025. 

Schools are likely to be closed on August 25 for Ganesh Chaturthi, which is a major festival in the state.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major holiday, yet schools will mostly be closed for the main day on Wednesday, August 27.

Hartalika Teej holiday in Chhattisgarh and Sikkim, schools and colleges will remain closed on 26 August 2025

Some schools may be closed due to potential heavy rainfall and safety concerns, based on a two-day holiday declaration issued for August 25 and 26

Schools are likely to be closed on August 25 for Ganesh Chaturthi, which is a major festival in the state.

Schools in Guwahati will be closed tomorrow on 25 August for the observance of the Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva.

In view of the significant disruption caused by the heavy rains, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has declared a two-day holiday on August 25 and 26 in all schools and Anganwadi centres in Jaipur district.

According to the official notification, all government and non-government schools, Anganwadi centres, and students will observe a holiday, while staff will continue to work as usual.

In view of the red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a two-day holiday has been declared in Jaipur on August 25 and 26.

According to the order issued by the Joint Director of Education, Jammu, in view of the bad weather, all government and private schools in Jammu division will remain closed tomorrow, August 25, 2025. This order has been issued as a precautionary measure to protect the students and staff from the deteriorating weather.

According to media sources, a holiday has been declared in schools tomorrow i.e. 25th August due to deteriorating weather in the region.

According to the media reports, all government and private schools in Jammu Division will remain shutdown tomorrow, August 25, 2025.

In view of the significant disruption caused by the heavy rains, the District Disaster Management Authority has declared a two-day holiday on August 25 and 26 in all schools and Anganwadi centres in Jaipur district.

Schools in Mumbai are expected to be closed tomorrow, Monday, August 25, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival in Maharashtra and is observed as a statewide public holiday.