Tomorrow School Holiday (4 Dec) LIVE: Check States And City-Wise School Closure Updates Amid Rising AQI, Cyclone 'Ditwah', Heavy Rain & Festivals

As of the latest updates, Delhi schools will remain open on Friday, December 5, 2025. There is no official government announcement of a holiday for Delhi schools tomorrow.

Schools are expected to operate on their normal schedules, although local conditions such as air quality are being monitored.

Yes, Schools across the state will remain shut on December 5 due to a statewide strike called by the Principals' Association.

Schools across the state will remain shut on December 5 due to a statewide strike called by the Principals' Association.

Chennai: Schools are closed today (December 4) due to ongoing heavy rains. Colleges will operate as usual.

Tiruvallur: A holiday has been declared for schools in the district.

Puducherry: Schools are shut today due to the heavy rainfall.

Other Tamil Nadu Districts (e.g., Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram): Schools in several other districts were closed yesterday (December 3), but are expected to reopen today unless individual district collectors announce otherwise.

For other regions: There is no general holiday for schools in Andhra Pradesh. Schools in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) are open and functioning normally.

Parents and students should monitor official announcements from their specific school administrations or local government education authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their exact location.

Today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, schools are closed in specific districts in Tamil Nadu (Chennai and Tiruvallur) and Puducherry due to heavy rainfall and the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. 

A school holiday has been declared for today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, for all schools in the following districts in India due to continuous heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah:

1. Chennai

2. Tiruvallur

3. Chengalpattu

4. Kancheepuram

The IMD advisory states that squally weather with wind speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, will prevail over the Arabian Sea and off the Kerala coast on December 4.

There is no general statewide school holiday in Andhra Pradesh declared for today, December 4, 2025. Schools in most districts will operate as usual. 

A school holiday has been declared for today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, for all schools in the following districts in India due to continuous heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah:

1. Chennai

2. Tiruvallur

3. Chengalpattu

4. Kancheepuram

Due to heavy and incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, district collectors of Chennai and Tiruvallur have announced the closure of schools, considering students' safety.

Schools in several Tamil Nadu districts remain closed due to continuous heavy rainfall and flooding caused by the remnant depression of Cyclone Ditwah. Chennai and nearby areas have been witnessing persistent downpours for days.

District Collector Rashmith Siddharth Jagade has declared a holiday for Chennai schools on December 4, while Collector Pratap announced that only Tiruvallur district schools will remain closed today.

Yes, schools across Maharashtra are expected to remain closed tomorrow, December 5, due to a statewide strike called by various teachers' and principals' associations.

The strike is in protest over several demands, including revoking the government's decision to make the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) compulsory for all teachers appointed before 2013 and challenging the new staff pattern policies.

Both teaching and non-teaching staff will participate in protest marches to district collector's offices, meaning academic activities and examinations scheduled for that day are likely to be postponed. Parents and students have been advised by school administrations to plan accordingly.

According to media reports, following Tamil Nadu, several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have also announced closures due to the risk of flooding, waterlogging and possible landslides. Authorities have advised students and parents to keep an eye on official district announcements for any last-minute updates.,

In Andhra Pradesh, schools will remain shut in Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Prakasam, East Godavari’s selected blocks and low-lying areas of Krishna district. Officials said these regions are likely to experience heavy rainfall, strong winds and overflowing water bodies, making travel unsafe for students.

In Kerala, continuous rainfall and high landslide risk in hilly regions have led to district-specific holidays. Schools will be closed in Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Kottayam. Selected areas in Kollam have also declared a holiday. Some coastal schools in the state have shifted to online classes for safety, especially in areas facing rough sea conditions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rain over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts until early afternoon on Thursday.

Schools in several Tamil Nadu districts remain closed due to continuous heavy rainfall and flooding caused by the remnant depression of Cyclone Ditwah. Chennai and nearby areas have been witnessing persistent downpours for days.

District Collector Rashmith Siddharth Jagade has declared a holiday for Chennai schools on December 4, while Collector Pratap announced that only Tiruvallur district schools will remain closed today.

According to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamil Nadu.

Parents are requested to check with local authorities and the school administration to confirm the December 4 holiday.

The district administrations of Chennai and Tiruvallur have declared a holiday for all schools on Thursday (December 4). A holiday has been announced due to the continuous heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.

Some districts in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala may also be affected due to Cyclone Ditwah. Students must know that school closures will be considered depending on local weather conditions.

School holidays for today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, have been declared in several districts of Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry region due to heavy rainfall and the impact of the weakened Cyclone Ditwah system. Schools in the majority of other states in India are operating as usual.

Districts with School Holidays Today (Dec 4, 2025)

The following districts have announced a school holiday:

Chennai: Schools are closed due to continuous overnight rain and waterlogging.

Tiruvallur: Schools have been ordered shut by the district administration in view of heavy rain.

Villupuram: A holiday was announced due to a heavy rain alert.

Nagapattinam: Schools are closed due to rough sea conditions and coastal rainfall.

Mayiladuthurai: Schools are closed due to coastal rainfall.

Karaikal (Puducherry Region): Schools are closed due to an Orange Alert issued by the weather department.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for seven Tamil Nadu districts: Thiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Nilgiris, and Coimbatore (Ghat areas); as heavy rainfall continues due to the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The system, which has weakened into a deep depression and later a low-pressure area, is still causing intense showers across the region.

Due to Cyclone Ditwah, the delta and northern districts of Tamil Nadu received good rainfall. Chennai also received heavy rains at various places.

Similarly, Chennai's suburban districts of Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur also received heavy rain. In this situation, a holiday has been declared for schools tomorrow (December 4) as a precautionary measure due to heavy rain.

In that regard, District Collector Rashmith Siddharth Jagade has declared a holiday for schools only in Chennai tomorrow. Similarly, District Collector Pratap has announced that a holiday will be declared for schools only in Tiruvallur district tomorrow. Due to this, school students are immersed in celebration.

Yes, Holiday declared for Chennai schools tomorrow, December 4, following persistent rainfall across the city today.