School Holiday Tomorrow (21 November) Live Updates: Check States And City-Wise School Closure Updates Due To Rains, Rising AQI Level & Festivals

In Punjab and Chandigarh, local holidays or half-day closures are expected in many areas due to Nagar Kirtan (religious processions) marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Parents should verify the status with their school or district administration. The official holiday across the state is November 24, 2025.

According to the latest IMD report, the weather forecast for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is as follows:

- Light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu, and thunderstorms and lightning are likely at one or two places in Puducherry and the Karaikal region.

- Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Cuddalore, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts and the Karaikal region.

According to the latest IMD report, scattered rain occurred in Tamil Nadu (a few in South Tamil Nadu and a few in North Tamil Nadu). Light rain occurred in the Karaikal region. The weather remained dry in Puducherry. However, there is no official update on school closures. Students and their parents are advised to stay in touch with their school administrative officials.

No, As of now, there is no update on schools being closed tomorrow, November 21. However, students are advised to be in touch with their respective schools for not missing updates.

Although schools are expected to remain open, parents should monitor weather notifications at the district level, especially regarding lightning, winds up to 40 km/h, or sudden rain.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the Directorate of Education (DoE) to submit a status report on a plea by school students seeking a ban on outdoor sports tournaments and trials in the Capital during the peak pollution period from November to January.

Schools in Delhi have shifted primary classes to hybrid mode as per GRAP Stage 3 restrictions.

Holidays may be declared in districts like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu depending on overnight rainfall. The International Monetary Fund (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in several southern districts on November 21, 2025, prompting local administrations to prepare emergency measures.

However, there is no official update on school holidays yet. Students and parents are advised to contact their local school authorities for any further notification regarding holidays.

There is no nationwide school holiday in India tomorrow, Friday, November 21, 2025. Most schools will be open and operate normally. 

However, some local closures may apply:

Punjab and Chandigarh: Schools are confirmed to be closed to honor the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Tamil Nadu: Schools in certain coastal and specific districts (like Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur) may have last-minute closures depending on local weather conditions and heavy rainfall alerts.

Delhi-NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram): Schools are expected to remain open. However, due to air quality concerns, many Delhi schools currently operate a hybrid mode (online/offline) for junior classes (up to Grade 5).

No, As of now, there is no update on schools being closed tomorrow, November 21. However, students are advised to be in touch with their respective schools for not missing updates.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas has urged state governments and the Delhi government to postpone physical sports competitions scheduled for November and December, citing prevailing air quality trends.

Monitor Local News: Holiday decisions, especially those related to weather (rain, cold waves, air quality), are typically made at the district or school level.

Check Official Sources: Refer to official announcements from the District Magistrate, Collector, or the school administration's official website and social media channels.

Contact School Authorities: The most reliable source for a specific school's status is direct communication with school authorities.

Several states have declared a holiday for all government and private educational institutions on November 24 to mark the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru:

States That Have Declared a Holiday:

-Uttar Pradesh

-Delhi

-Punjab

-Haryana

-Chandigarh

-Uttarakhand

No, As of now, the government has not ordered the closure of educational institutions in the city for 21 November. However, schools in Delhi have shifted primary classes to hybrid mode as per GRAP Stage 3 restrictions.