Tomorrow School Holiday (November 24) Highlights: Check States And City-Wise School Closure Due To Cyclone 'Senyar', Severe AQI & Festivals

The Cyclone "Senyar" threat looms as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues heavy rain warnings for Tamil Nadu.

Given the weather forecast, the state government is considering closing schools and colleges in affected areas. However, the state has urged parents and students to stay in touch with their school administrations for updates, as formal holiday orders may be issued based on the weather conditions tonight. Some district-level officials are already monitoring any sudden announcements.

A low-pressure system in the southeast Bay of Bengal could intensify into Cyclone Senyar, bringing heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh and light to heavy rainfall to Telangana. Coastal districts could receive significant rainfall starting around November 24th.

Schools are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, but officials are considering a holiday on November 24th for safety reasons. Parents are advised to check official updates from education departments and weather bulletins.

Noida: Schools in Noida (Uttar Pradesh) will be closed due to the public holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas.

Northern States: Schools and colleges in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand will also remain closed for the Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas public holiday.

Southern States (Cyclone/Rain Alert): While a low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression (potentially Cyclone Senyar) over the Bay of Bengal around November 24, no blanket school holiday has been officially declared for all districts in the southern states yet.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in isolated places in these states. District administrations will monitor local conditions and may announce last-minute school closures.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Very heavy rainfall is likely on November 24 and 25.

Odisha: Authorities are on alert, but specific school holidays for November 24 have not been widely announced yet

According to an ANI report, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) NCR and adjoining areas has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR, directing implementation of measures for the 'severe' AQI category under GRAP Stage IV to be implemented under GRAP Stage III, a press release said.

According to a press release from CAQM, since measures under GRAP IV are now under GRAP III, the NCR state governments/GNCTDs will decide whether government, municipal and private offices can operate with 50 per cent capacity, and the rest can work from home.

1. Classes up to Class 5 have been directed to operate in a hybrid mode (both physical and online) since mid-November.

2. All physical outdoor sports and activities have been suspended in all Delhi schools until further notice as per a directive from the Directorate of Education and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

3. Schools are likely to remain closed on Tuesday, November 25, instead of tomorrow for the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, which is a gazetted holiday in the region.

The Delhi CM Reskha Gupta  has declared a public holiday on November 25 to commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib.

Heavy rains are expected to continue in Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep until November 26th. Coastal Karnataka may also experience rainfall during this period. Farmers in Odisha have begun harvesting their nearly ripe paddy crop to prevent damage from the upcoming rains. In light of this, the respective state governments may announce school holidays as a precautionary measure; students and their parents are advised to stay in touch with their respective school administrations.

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a depression around November 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system developed from an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central parts of the Strait of Malacca on Friday, November 21.

The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across the southern states. Very heavy showers are expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 24 and 25. Heavy rainfall is likely in Tamil Nadu from November 23 to 25, in Kerala and Mahe from November 23 to 26, and over Lakshadweep on Nov 23.

Yes, schools in Punjab will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 24, 2025, for the Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas) of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This is a confirmed public holiday observed across the state.

This holiday provides an extended break for students and staff, as November 23 is a Sunday, a regular weekly off. Government offices and banks will also remain closed in Punjab.

No, Delhi schools will not be closed on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Delhi government has declared a public holiday for the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, instead.

Schools in several states of India will be closed on Monday, November 24, 2025, to observe the Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas) of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The holiday is primarily observed in northern states, while schools in other regions will likely remain open.

Schools (government, private, and aided) and colleges in the following states and union territories will generally remain closed:

• Haryana
• Punjab
• Chandigarh
• Uttarakhand

The holiday, falling on a Monday, provides an extended two-day break when combined with the regular Sunday weekly holiday.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday directed strict enforcement of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee's (DPCC) dust mitigation guidelines at all road-cutting and construction sites as the city intensified its 'Winter Action Plan' to curb rising pollution levels, as per the PTI reports.

Under the Winter Action Plan, the DPCC has stepped up inspections, with nearly 2,000 enforcement personnel deployed across the city for real-time monitoring. Violations of the guidelines will attract environmental compensation of up to Rs 5 lakh, Sirsa said.

Yes, schools in Delhi will be closed on Monday, November 24, 2025, for the Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas) of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This is a government-declared public holiday in Delhi.

Sankranti holidays have been declared for all government and private schools in Andhra Pradesh from January 10 to January 18, 2026. There will be a total of 9 days of holidays. Schools will resume from January 19. With these holidays, students will get the opportunity to celebrate the festival happily with their family members.

Schools in Punjab and Chandigarh will be closed on November 25, 2025, for the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. There will also be an effective break on November 23 and 24 in some areas, but a three-day, official, consecutive closure across the entire region is unlikely.

Here's a breakdown of school Holiday:

November 23 (Sunday): This is a regular weekly off day for all schools.

November 24 (Monday): While many initial reports anticipated a holiday on this day in Punjab and Chandigarh to mark the actual date of the martyrdom, official notifications in both Punjab and Chandigarh have since declared the public holiday on November 25 instead.

November 25 (Tuesday): Both the Punjab government and the Chandigarh Administration have officially declared a public holiday, meaning all schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed on this day. 

Note: For students in the Sri Anandpur Sahib block of Punjab, a five-day holiday has been announced specifically in view of the large commemorative gatherings being held there from November 23 to 25

Yes, schools in Delhi will be closed on Monday, November 24, 2025, for the Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas) of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This is a government-declared public holiday in Delhi. 

In Noida, Several private and international schools are functioning in hybrid mode due to severe pollution levels.

All government and private schools are anyway closed tomorrow, Sunday, as it’s a non-working day.

Ban on outside LCVs unless essential and CNG/EV/BS-VI.

No diesel goods vehicles (BS-IV or older) in Delhi.

All construction & demolition work stopped with immediate effect.

Schools: Only Class 10 & 12 allowed offline; others online.

Offices: 50% staff on-site, rest WFH.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): All educational institutions and government offices in the Thiruvananthapuram district have a local holiday tomorrow for the Beemapally Uroos festival.

Southern States (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala): Some districts in these states may announce abrupt closures due to heavy rainfall alerts from the IMD. Parents in these areas should monitor local district collector announcements.

Delhi-NCR (Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad): The primary concern in this region is air quality (AQI), which may lead to hybrid (online) classes for some junior students, but as of now, no general administrative holiday has been declared for Saturday, Nov 22.

Punjab and Chandigarh: Schools in these regions have a confirmed holiday on Monday, November 24, for Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day, but will be open tomorrow (Saturday).

• Stage 1 – Poor (AQI 201–300): Dust control, stop waste burning.

• Stage 2 – Very Poor (AQI 301–400): Ban diesel gensets, restrict industries.

• Stage 3 – Severe (AQI 401–450): Stop most construction, shut polluting plants.

• Stage 4 – Severe+ (AQI 450+): Ban truck entry, halt construction, curb vehicle movement.

The Delhi government has ordered suspension of outdoor and sports activities. Also, hybrid format of education and learning has been introduced.

Tamil Nadu continues to battle rainfall, northern states like Delhi-NCR are dealing with severe AQI, switching towards the hybrid learning or online classess.

In Noida, Several private and international schools are functioning in hybrid mode due to severe pollution levels, although there is no official announcement on school holiday. 

Delhi-NCR (Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad): The primary concern in this region is air quality, which might lead to hybrid classes, no general administrative holiday has been declared for today.

Schools in Delhi are operating as usual. However, due to AQI concerns, schools and educational institutions are limiting outdoor activities and sports. 

The authorities have not announced any closure of schools and educational institutions in Delhi. Stay tuned for latest updates!

The District Collector stated that all educational institutions, schools and state government offices within the Thiruvananthapuram will remain closed.

The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to ban outdoor sports for children during the peak pollution months between November and January. 

Schools are likely to be open on Saturday (22 November); they had a confirmed holiday earlier in the week for Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. 

Here are the key updates by region:

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): All educational institutions and government offices in the Thiruvananthapuram district have a local holiday tomorrow for the Beemapally Uroos festival.

Southern States (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala): Some districts in these states may announce abrupt closures due to heavy rainfall alerts from the IMD. Parents in these areas should monitor local district collector announcements.

Delhi-NCR (Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad): Most schools will remain open. The primary concern in this region is air quality (AQI), which may lead to hybrid (online) classes for some junior students, but as of now, no general administrative holiday has been declared for Saturday, Nov 22.

Punjab and Chandigarh: Schools in these regions have a confirmed holiday on Monday, November 24, for Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day, but will be open tomorrow (Saturday).

Most Other States: Schools are expected to function as normal as no major national festival or government holiday falls on November 22, 2025. 

Schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) are operating as usual. However, due to ongoing air quality concerns (AQI in the 'Poor' to 'Very Poor' category), some institutions are limiting outdoor activities and morning assemblies. Parents in Delhi-NCR can check the Delhi Directorate of Education website or their school's official communication channels for specific updates.

Several states across India observe a public holiday on the Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. This year, Uttar Pradesh has revised the holiday to 25 November, while Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and others continue to mark it on 24 November. Schools, colleges and government offices remain closed as citizens pay tribute to Guru Ji’s supreme sacrifice for protecting faith and humanity.

The Delhi High Court has advised the Delhi government to ban outdoor sports for schoolchildren during the peak pollution months between November and January. The court emphasized that air quality deteriorates significantly during these months, posing a significant threat to the health of young students.

Justice Sachin Datta made this observation while hearing a petition filed by minor students, who argued that outdoor sports events in hazardous air quality conditions jeopardize their health. He stated that exposure to toxic air can lead to long-term respiratory problems.

Emphasizing the authorities' responsibility to ensure student safety, the court directed the government to adjust its sports calendar accordingly. The message was clear: no outdoor sports should be held when pollution levels are dangerously high. The court warned that inviting children to play in such conditions could harm their developing lungs and their health.

Schools are likely to be open on Saturday (22 November); they had a confirmed holiday earlier in the week for Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. 

In Noida, Several private and international schools are functioning in hybrid mode due to fluctuating pollution levels, allowing parents to choose between online and offline attendance. There is no official information regarding the school holiday on 22 November.

The Delhi government has ordered suspension of outdoor activities. Also, hybrid format of education and learning has been introduced to ensure safety of the children because of severe AQI. 

As of now, the authorities have not announced closure of schools and educational institutions in Delhi. Stay tuned for latest updates!

The government of Delhi has directed all the schools to immediately stop outdoor activities and sports activities for students as the air quality has deteriorated and falls under the severe category.

In Punjab and Chandigarh, local holidays or half-day closures are expected due to Nagar Kirtan (religious processions) marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The school holiday across the state is on November 24, 2025.

The Delhi government has directed schools to suspend outdoor activities and sports as the AQI level is into 'severe' category.

 Due to the Rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) alert, schools are expected to remain closed as a precautionary measure.

The Delhi and Gautam Buddh Nagar government had earlier announced online classes for students till class 5 due to severe AQI.

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

According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.

 1 – Poor (AQI 201–300): Dust control, stop waste burning.

 2 – Very Poor (AQI 301–400): Ban diesel gensets, restrict industries.

 3 – Severe (AQI 401–450): Stop most construction, shut polluting plants.

 4 – Severe+ (AQI 450+): Ban truck entry, halt construction, curb vehicle movement.

The Delhi High Court ordered the DoE to submit a status report on a plea by school students seeking a ban on outdoor sports tournaments due to pollution.

All the schools have shifted towards the hybrid format of learning till class 5 in Noida as well. 

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

As per 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 will hit the Karaikal region. The weather remained dry in Puducherry. 

As of now there is no update on schools being closed today. However, parents are demanding school closure considering the rising pollution level.

As of now, there is no official update on schools being closed tomorrow, November 21, 2025.

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.