Today School Holiday (Friday) Highlights: Check Delhi, Noida School Closure & Hybrid Mode Updates Due To Severe AQI, Details Here

In Bihar, multiple schools remain closed as they are being used as polling stations or temporary accommodation centres for election officials during the ongoing bye-elections.

In the national capital, Delhi schools will continue to operate in hybrid mode for students up to Class 5, in line with GRAP-III (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions in light of persistently poor air quality. Parents have the option to choose between in-person and online classes, providing flexibility amid fluctuating pollution levels.

Officials have indicated that if the Air Quality Index (AQI) worsens further, schools are prepared to shift entirely to online classes to ensure student safety. Health officials have reiterated advice to parents, urging them to limit children's outdoor exposure and monitor AQI updates daily.

Some Delhi schools have also opted to close junior classes for Children's Day celebrations.

Schools in Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed as the state undergoes the counting of votes from the November 11 by-elections. The Assembly constituencies of 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota went to polls. Parents and students are advised to confirm the status with their respective schools.

In Bihar, multiple schools remain closed as they are being used as polling stations or temporary accommodation centres for election officials during the ongoing bye-elections.

These closures apply mainly to districts involved in polling and counting operations. Schools in other parts of the state are expected to resume classes once election duties conclude. Parents are advised to verify school-specific reopening dates through local education offices.

Tomorrow On November 14, many schools will observe Children’s Day, with some institutions remaining closed and others operating on shorter schedules to celebrate the occasion.

Parents are advised to keep a close check on the official whatsapp group to stay updated with hybrid mode and school closure updates. 

Schools will remain closed in Bihar and Telangana on November 14, 2025 because of counting of the election voting. 

Due to severe AQI, classes have been directed to be conducted in hybrid mode for students up to grade 5 in Noida schools.

Schools and government offices located near polling stations will remain closed to ensure smooth conduct of the vote-counting process.

GRAP is a multi-stage action plan which helps in controlling air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Schools will remain closed in Bihar and Telangana tomorrow because of counting of the election voting. 

The recent implementation of GRAP 3 in Delhi, students and parents are advised to keep a close check on the school whatsapp group.

The decision to conduct classes in hybrid format of learning was taken after a deterioration in the AQI in the state.

Schools in Delhi are now following hybrid format till class 5 whereas schools in Noida have suspended all types of outdoor activities to ensure safety.

Schools are planning staggered entry and exit timings to reduce crowding to ensure safety. Physical attendees are being advised to wear masks all the time. 

Several schools in Bihar and Telangana will remain closed tomorrow due to bye-election-related duties.

Delhi-NCR schools are not closed but following a hybrid format of learning (Online and Offline) under GRAP-III restrictions. 

Due to ongoing bye-elections, poor air quality, and regional administrative decisions schools are closed in several states.

No, the Delhi Directorate of Education has not announced a holiday for schools. However, classes up to class 5 have been moved to a hybrid mode for safety purposes.

For the latest updates about school holidays, it is advised that parents must follow the official school/class WhatsApp group. 

Most schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad have suspended their outdoor activities to ensure safety of children because of severe AQI.

Schools were closed in Bihar on November 11th due to the by-elections and reopened on November 12th. Some schools may remain closed on November 14th due to vote counting.

No, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has not announced holiday for any of the private or government schools. However, classes up to V have shifted to hybrid mode.

Schools are planning staggered entry and exit timings to reduce crowding. Physical attendees are being advised to wear masks and avoid outdoor activities.

Many private schools are revising transport routes, and attendance rosters for smooth hybrid operations

Most schools in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad have suspended outdoor activities due to these increased health risks from Air pollution. Reports also indicate that school assemblies have been cancelled and air purifiers have been installed on school premises to protect students from exposure to toxic air. Parents and students are advised to monitor the school's official website and WhatsApp group.

Schools were closed on November 11th due to the by-elections and reopened on November 12th. Some schools may remain closed on November 14th due to vote counting. However, there is no official information regarding the holidays. Parents and students are advised to check with their schools.

For the latest updates about school holidays, it is recommended that parents follow the official school/class WhatsApp group. Schools will be updating and providing real-time information, announcements, and notifications

No, the Delhi Directorate of Education has not announced a holiday for any private or government schools. However, classes up to grade 5 have been moved to a hybrid mode (both online and offline).

 GRAP is a multi-step plan designed to fight air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. in winter, GRAP restrictions are applied based on air quality, which is divided into four stages:

-Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300)

-Stage II (Very Poor, AQI 301-400)

-Stage III (Severe, AQI 401-450)

-Stage IV (Severe Plus, AQI above 450)

Delhi schools have switched to Hybrid Mode under GRAP-III restrictions, closing the schools from yesterday. The classes up to 5th standard shifted to a hybrid (both online and offline) mode. Students, as well as their parents, will have the option to choose online mode.

Parents and students are advised to keep track of the school’s official website and WhatsApp group.

In Hybrid Mode, parents can easily choose whether they want to send their children to school or there is an option for online classes as well. 

Both government and private institutions have been asked to adhere to the guidelines to ensure safety because of high AQI. 

Schools are planning staggered entry and exit timings. Physical attendees are being advised to wear masks and avoid outdoor activities.

The schools are not closed in Delhi but classess are shifted towards the hybrid mode due to severe AQI. 

 Schools should limit outdoor activities.

 Morning assemblies must be held indoor areas.

Classrooms should be properly ventilated.

Students and staff should be encouraged to wear masks.

No, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has not declare holiday for any of the private or government schools in Delhi.

Due to AQI in Noida, schools have taken several measures to protect children. Outdoor activities have been suspended and indoor learning is being promoted.

Several schools in Noida have suspended the oudoor activitie such as school assemblies and outdoor plays to ensure safety of children because of severe AQI. 

There is no official update of the school closure and online classess, parents are advised to stay in touch with the school authorities. 

The classess are shifted towards the hybrid mode in Delhi because of severe AQI. The announcement of the Grap 3 was made after Delhi's Air Quality Index went up from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday.

All schools in Telangana and Bihar will remain closed on November 14, 2025 due to the process of counting of votes.

Schools might be closed on November 12, 2025, because of regional festivals or local events such as bye-elections, especially in states such as Bihar and Telangana.

In Hybrid Mode, parents can choose whether to send their children to school or have them attend classes online.

The government of Delhi has ordered schools to conduct classes in hybrid format up to Class 5 starting from today on November 12, 2025. 

GRAP-IV restrictions were imposed due to extremely high AQI, due to which schools in various areas of Delhi were closed last year as well.

 Schools should limit outdoor activities and sports.

 Morning assemblies must be held indoors in well-ventilated spaces.

Classrooms should be properly ventilated.

Students and staff should be encouraged to wear masks.

Schools must regularly monitor air quality and take actions accordingly.

Delhi schools will remain OPEN today, though they continue to operate in hybrid mode for Classes 1-5.

 This hybrid format will allow students to switch towards online learning because of severe Air Quality Index.

The Delhi government has directed schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode for students up to Class 5

Yes, GRAP-IV restrictions were imposed due to a sharp drop in air quality, due to which schools in various areas of Delhi were ordered to remain closed for several days last year as well.

The announcement was made after Delhi's AQI went up from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning due to calm winds, a stable atmosphere and unfavourable weather conditions that allowed pollutants to accumulate close to the surface, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said.

1. Schools should limit outdoor activities and sports to reduce exposure to polluted air.

2. Morning assemblies must be held indoors in well-ventilated spaces.

3. Classrooms should be properly ventilated and, where feasible, fitted with air purifiers.

4. Students and staff should be encouraged to wear masks at all times.

5. Schools must regularly monitor air quality and take precautionary measures accordingly.

With the pollution spike, many schools have already halted outdoor assemblies, sports & playground sessions as a precaution.

For Telangana, schools are expected to be open on November 12, 2025, since no holiday for schools on that date is listed in the 2025‑26 academic calendar.

Delhi schools will remain OPEN on 12 November 2025, though they continue to operate in hybrid mode for Classes 1-5 under GRAP-III (Graded Response Action Plan) pollution control measures.

Note: The information provided regarding school holidays on November 12, 2025, is based on regional announcements and current conditions. Parents and students are advised to verify with local school authorities for the most accurate and updated information specific to their area.

Schools in many parts of India may be closed on November 12, 2025, due to regional festivals or local events like bye-elections, especially in states such as Bihar and Telangana. In the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), a general holiday has not been declared, but many schools are operating in a hybrid (online/offline) mode for junior classes due to severe air pollution. Parents are advised to check official notifications from their specific schools or local education authorities. 

Many schools in Delhi have stopped holding assemblies in open grounds and have installed air purifiers in the school premises.

The Delhi government has not issued any formal order to close schools or colleges following the blast. All educational institutions in the city are set to continue their regular class schedules, and authorities have ensured additional security arrangements across campuses and public areas.

Schools in Jammu and Kashmir observed a holiday on November 11, 2025, due to bye-elections in Assembly Constituencies 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota. All schools in the district remained closed on Tuesday and will reopen on November 12, 2025.

The Telangana government has declared a public holiday on November 11, 2025, in view of the by-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency. The schools will open tomorrow.

GRAP restrictions which categorises air quality into four stages -

-Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300),

-Stage II (Very Poor, AQI 301-400),

-Stage III (Severe, AQI 401-450), and

-Stage IV (Severe Plus, AQI above 450).

Schools in the Delhi‑NCR region will switch to a hybrid mode of instruction starting November 11, 2025, as the air quality has entered the “very poor” to “near severe” category. Under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III restrictions, students up to Class 5 may be asked to study partly from home until conditions improve.

Schools in 122 assembly constituencies where the second phase of voting took place were closed on November 11. However, these 20 districts will reopen with regular classes tomorrow. The districts voting in this phase include East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Kaimur, and Rohtas.

Under GRAP-3 restrictions, classes up to 5th will shift to hybrid mode. Students as well as their parents will have the option to choose online education wherever available.

How Can School-Going Children Take Care Of Themselves?

1. Stay indoors as much as possible.

2. No outdoors games and activities.

3. Wear masks.

Schools and educational institutes in Telangana will be open tomorrow.

Students and parents are advised to keep a check on the school’s official website and WhatsApp group.

Several reports indicate that school assemblies have also been cancelled to limit students’ exposure to toxic air as AQI is getting severe.

Several schools in Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida have already suspended their outdoor activities due to very poor Air Quality Index.

Stage I (Poor, AQI 201-300)

Stage II (Very Poor, AQI 301-400)

Stage III (Severe, AQI 401-450)

Stage IV (Severe Plus, AQI above 450)

Delhi-NCR schools is all set to switch towards Hybrid Mode under GRAP-III restrictions.

Considering the health of the students, several schools in Delhi NCR have suspended outdoor activities.

GRAP is a multi-stage plan of action that helps in controlling air pollution, AQI.

As of now, the government of Delhi has announced that till class 5 classess will be conducted in hybrid format due to poor AQI.

During these emergency holidays, schools holidays were announced previously, but online classes were conducted to complete the syllabus.

All government, government-aided, and private schools, will have to conduct classes in a hybrid format for students up to grade 5.

The Delhi government directed schools to conduct the classes in hybrid mode up to Class 5 due to severe AQI in the city.

Students and parents are advised to stay in touch with the school and educational authorities to stay updated with the latest details. 

All the schools in Delhi-NCR will move towards a hybrid mode for classes up to Class 5 due to high AQI.

As of now, the government has not announced closure of schools and colleges in Delhi.

If we take a look at previous years data, schools in Delhi-NCR have closed as pollution levels rise.

GRAP is a multi-stage plan of action that helps in controlling air pollution, AQI.

Poor AQI in Delhi, there are high chances that the Delhi government will either declare the closure of educational institutions or shift towards online classes.

On November 10, 11, and 14 have been announced as paid holidays for all schools and offices working as polling or counting centres.

The AQI in Delhi and its neighbouring cities Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram has reached dangerous levels.

Students are advised to stay in touch with the school authoritie and keep a track.

Collector and District Magistrate Harichandana Dasari of Hyderabad announced that all institutions designated as polling stations, will remain clised today.

The Centre alsoinvoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

 Schools closure decisions are likely to depend on air quality readings and health advisories.

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s average AQI recorded on Monday stood at 372 which is severe.

Students and parents are advised to stay in touch with the school and educational authorities to stay updated with the latest details. 

Educational institutions in Bihar will be closed on November 14, 2025, i.e., counting day.

Due to bye-elections, schools in Telangana and Bihar are closed today, November 11, 2025

It is expected that the schools might be shifted on online classess till Class due to the ongoing situation. 

As of now, the Directorate of Education has not published any official notice on Delhi school holidays.

Whether or not schools will remain closed in Delhi-NCR and other parts of the country is not confirmed yet.

Educational institutions in Bihar are closed today due to the second phase of polling.

In Telangana and Bihar, the schools remain closed today and on November 14, 2025 due to assembly elections.

The red alert in Delhi has left students and their parents wondering if schools and colleges will be closed.