School Holiday Tomorrow, September 18: Where are schools & colleges closed for Vishwakarma Puja and Ganesh Visarjan? Check state-wise list from Bengal to Maharashtra

School holiday tomorrow: Students and parents are checking whether schools and colleges will remain closed on Friday, September 18, 2026. The holiday status varies across states, with Vishwakarma Puja in West Bengal and the ongoing Ganeshotsav period in Maharashtra affecting school schedules.

As September 18 falls on a Friday, students whose institutions observe a holiday could get a long weekend until Sunday, September 20. However, school and college calendars can differ, so students should check their institution's latest notice before assuming there is a holiday.

Are schools closed tomorrow, September 18?

There is no nationwide school holiday on September 18, 2026, as holiday schedules vary depending on state government notifications and individual institutions’ academic calendars.


Vishwakarma Puja is observed in states such as West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam, although the holiday status may differ from one state or school to another.

In West Bengal, the government has shifted the Vishwakarma Puja holiday from September 17 to Friday, September 18. The revised holiday applies to state government offices and educational institutions covered under the notification.

Schools and colleges in other states may follow separate holiday schedules, so students should check their respective institution’s official notice for confirmation.

West Bengal school holiday September 18: What is the latest update?

West Bengal schools and educational institutions covered under the state holiday schedule will remain closed on September 18, 2026, on account of Vishwakarma Puja.

Students across the state can expect a school holiday on Friday, with the closure applicable to institutions covered by the government’s holiday notification.

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has also included Vishwakarma Puja in its holiday schedule for educational institutions.

Maharashtra school holiday September 18: Are schools closed tomorrow?

In Maharashtra, September 18 is not listed as a separate state public holiday in the official 2026 public holiday notification. The notification lists Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026, as a public holiday.

However, reports indicate that schools following the Maharashtra school holiday schedule have a Ganeshotsav break extending from September 14 to September 20. Schools covered by that schedule are therefore expected to remain closed on Friday, September 18.

This means students should distinguish between the state's public holiday notification and a school's academic or vacation calendar.

Mumbai school holiday September 18: Are schools closed?

For Mumbai, students should check their school's latest circular regarding the Ganeshotsav break.

Ganesh Chaturthi was observed on September 14, which is officially listed as a public holiday in Maharashtra.

Schools following the reported September 14–20 Ganeshotsav vacation would remain closed on September 18. However, schools affiliated with different boards or institutions following separate calendars may have different schedules.

Pune school holiday September 18: Latest update

Schools in Pune should also be checked against their individual holiday calendars and notices.

Institutions following the reported Maharashtra Ganeshotsav vacation are expected to remain closed on September 18. Parents and students should check whether their school has issued any separate instructions relating to examinations, assignments or reopening dates.

Thane school holiday September 18: Are schools open?

For Thane, the status depends on whether the school follows the reported Maharashtra Ganeshotsav holiday schedule.

Students whose schools have included September 18 in the Ganeshotsav break are expected to remain at home. Those following a separate academic calendar should check their institution's official communication.

Nashik school holiday September 18: Check school notice

Students in Nashik should check their school's official holiday calendar before assuming that September 18 is a holiday.

The Ganeshotsav period may affect school schedules, but the exact reopening date and holiday period can vary between institutions.

Nagpur school holiday September 18: What students should know

In Nagpur, students should similarly verify their school's holiday notice.

The Maharashtra government's public holiday notification lists Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14 but does not separately list September 18 as a state public holiday.

Therefore, a school-specific vacation calendar is important when checking whether classes will be held on Friday.

Will students get a three-day weekend?

Students whose schools are closed on Friday, September 18, can potentially get a three-day break through Sunday, September 20.

However, this applies only to institutions that have declared September 18 a holiday. It should not be treated as a nationwide school holiday.

School holiday September 18: What should parents check?

Before assuming that schools or colleges are closed, students and parents should:

• Check the latest school or college circular.
• Look at the institution's official website or student portal.
• Check whether the institution follows the state government holiday calendar.
• Verify examination and assessment schedules.
• Check the reopening date after the festival break.
• Confirm whether the school follows a separate CBSE, ICSE, state board or institutional calendar.

September 18 school holiday: State-wise status can differ

The key takeaway is that September 18, 2026 is not a nationwide school holiday.

In West Bengal, the Vishwakarma Puja holiday has been shifted to September 18, with educational institutions covered by the revised state notification set to remain closed.

In Maharashtra, September 18 is not separately listed as a state public holiday, but schools following the reported Ganeshotsav vacation from September 14 to September 20 are expected to remain closed.

Students should therefore rely on their school's latest official communication before making plans for Friday.


Disclaimer: School holiday schedules may vary by state and institution; students and parents should check their school’s official notice for the latest update.