School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?

School holiday tomorrow, August 25, 2026: Schools in parts of Odisha will remain closed amid heavy rainfall and flooding, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Nabarangpur district has ordered a closure, and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak will also remain shut.

Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August 25 is also a scheduled Eid-e-Milad/Milad-i-Sherif holiday in multiple states.

Students and parents across India are checking school schedules for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as heavy monsoon rainfall continues in several states. While there is no nationwide school holiday announcement linked to the weather, closures have already been ordered in some affected areas, particularly in Odisha.


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Whether schools remain open depends on decisions by state governments, district administrations or individual institutions. Local authorities can suspend classes when heavy rain, flooding, waterlogging, landslides or unsafe road conditions pose a risk to students and staff.

Odisha has confirmed closures in affected areas

Odisha has taken specific measures ahead of the forecast rainfall. Schools in Nabarangpur district have been ordered to remain closed, while 89 schools in vulnerable parts of Bhadrak will also stay shut because of heavy rain and flooding.

The closures come as intense rainfall continues across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain in several Odisha districts until August 26.

Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Bargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh were also under rainfall or thunderstorm watch.

There is a separate reason for school closures in the state on August 25, with Odisha's holiday calendar listing Eid-e-Milad as a holiday.

Rain alerts extend from eastern India to the hills

West Bengal is also experiencing active monsoon conditions. On August 24, the weather department warned of particularly heavy rainfall in East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas, while Jhargram and Purulia remained under heavy-rain watch. Rain is also expected across parts of North Bengal, although intensity may differ between locations.

In Uttarakhand, continued rainfall in hilly areas has raised concerns over landslides, road blockages and transport disruption. Students in vulnerable districts have been advised in the source material to check orders issued by local administrations rather than assume a statewide closure from an IMD warning alone.

Himachal Pradesh is similarly facing monsoon-related rain, along with concerns over roads and landslides. Schools may be affected if routes become unsafe or local authorities announce closures.

Bihar, Jharkhand and central India remain under watch

Monsoon activity is continuing across Bihar and Jharkhand, with heavy rainfall expected in parts of both states. Waterlogging and transport disruption are possible, particularly in low-lying areas.

No rain-related school holiday has been confirmed in these states based on the latest information available in the source. District-level authorities can make independent decisions according to local conditions.

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are also experiencing active monsoon conditions. Heavy rain has already resulted in waterlogging in some places, including Raipur, where intense rainfall disrupted roads and residential areas.

Kerala has both rain alerts and a scheduled holiday

Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur in Kerala were under a yellow rainfall alert in the latest available state-wise update.

August 25 is also listed as a holiday in Kerala for First Onam/Milad-i-Sherif. The source advises students to consult their individual school calendars because institutional schedules may vary.

Southern states face increased rainfall activity

A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions has contributed to increased rainfall activity over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of both states.

North Andhra could see particularly intense rainfall. Schools in districts facing adverse conditions may receive local instructions if travel becomes unsafe. Heavy rain in hilly and landslide-prone areas can also affect roads and school transport.

What students in Delhi-NCR and other regions should check

Delhi-NCR has no confirmed rain-related school holiday for August 25. Schools and local authorities can issue separate instructions depending on rainfall and road conditions.

Heavy rainfall is also possible in Assam and Meghalaya, while Arunachal Pradesh remains at risk from rainfall and Sikkim faces rainfall and possible landslide concerns. Rainfall is expected in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, where students should monitor district-level announcements.

Maharashtra and Gujarat have also been advised in the source material to monitor local rainfall conditions, weather advisories and school announcements.

State-wise situation for August 25

Across the states and regions mentioned, the weather outlook and school position vary. Odisha has confirmed closures in specific areas, while several other regions remain dependent on local decisions.

In West Bengal, heavy rain is possible in several districts. Uttarakhand faces heavy rain and landslide risks, while Himachal Pradesh has concerns over rainfall and road disruption. Bihar and Jharkhand may receive heavy rain, with local authorities deciding on closures.

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh remain under active monsoon conditions. Kerala has rainfall alerts in several districts and a holiday listed in its state calendar. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana may experience heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Assam and Meghalaya face possible heavy rainfall, while Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim remain under rainfall-related watch. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also expected to receive rain.

For Delhi-NCR, heavy rain and waterlogging remain concerns, but there is no blanket closure confirmed. Maharashtra and Gujarat require monitoring of local advisories and school announcements.

August 25 holidays also include festival closures

Weather is not the only factor affecting school schedules on August 25. Eid-e-Milad/Milad-i-Sherif is listed as a holiday in the calendars of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

The holiday's applicability to schools can differ according to state rules and individual institutional calendars.

An IMD warning by itself does not constitute a school holiday. Where flooding, overflowing rivers or landslide risks make travel unsafe, the relevant authorities can order closures or suspend physical classes. Students and parents should therefore rely on official school or district notifications rather than social media posts.