School Holiday August 25: Rain May Close Schools in India

Schools in parts of India may close on August 25, 2026 , due to heavy monsoon rainfall. Decisions will be made by local authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued heavy rain in several states.

State-Wise School Holiday Updates

No nationwide school holiday has been declared for August 25, 2026 . School closures are determined by state governments, district administrations, or individual schools based on rainfall intensity, flooding, and road conditions.

Odisha

Nabarangpur district schools will be closed. Eighty-nine schools in vulnerable Bhadrak district areas will also remain shut. Intense rainfall is ongoing. The IMD forecasts heavy rain in multiple districts until August 26. Other districts are under a rainfall watch. Odisha also observes Eid-e-Milad on August 25.

West Bengal

Active monsoon conditions persist. Heavy rainfall is expected in East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas. Jhargram and Purulia are also under a heavy rain watch. North Bengal districts may also receive rain.

Uttarakhand

Heavy rainfall in hilly areas poses risks. Landslides and road blockages are possible. Students in vulnerable districts must check local administration orders.

Himachal Pradesh

Monsoon rainfall affects Himachal Pradesh. Road safety and landslides are concerns. School operations may be impacted by road conditions or local closure orders.

Bihar and Jharkhand

Heavy rainfall is anticipated in parts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Waterlogging and transport disruption may occur in low-lying areas. No confirmed rain-related holiday exists. District authorities may issue separate decisions.

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

Monsoon activity continues. Heavy rain has caused waterlogging. Raipur experienced road and residential area disruption from intense rainfall.

Kerala

Kerala receives significant monsoon rainfall. Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur are under a yellow rainfall alert. August 25 is a holiday in Kerala for First Onam/Milad-i-Sherif. Check school calendars for institutional variations.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

A low-pressure area increases rainfall activity. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are forecast. North Andhra may see intense rainfall. Local instructions may be issued if conditions become unsafe.

Delhi-NCR

No confirmed rain-related holiday exists for Delhi on August 25. Local authorities may issue separate instructions based on weather and road conditions.

Rain-Related Closures Determined Locally

IMD warnings do not automatically trigger school holidays. State governments, district administrations, or school authorities make closure decisions. Decisions are based on flooded roads, overflowing rivers, or landslide threats.

Festival Holidays Also Apply

In addition to weather concerns, August 25 is a scheduled holiday for Eid-e-Milad/Milad-i-Sherif in several states. This includes Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Applicability to schools may vary by state and institution.

State-Wise Weather and School Update for August 25, 2026