School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Check state-wise update amid IMD's heavy rain forecast

School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Students and parents across several parts of India are checking whether schools will remain closed on Thursday, September 3, as heavy rain and weather warnings continue across northern and central regions. There is no nationwide school holiday announced for September 3, 2026. Any weather-related closure will depend on decisions by state or district authorities and individual schools.

The India Meteorological Department’s September 2 update forecast heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on September 3, with West Uttar Pradesh also expected to receive heavy rain. Parents should therefore rely on official district orders and school communications rather than assume a closure.

Is there a school holiday on September 3?

September 3 falls on a Thursday and is not a nationwide public holiday. Schools may, however, shut locally if heavy rainfall, flooding, waterlogging or landslides create safety concerns.


The next major festival-related holiday in several states is Janmashtami on September 4, although the exact holiday depends on state, school and education-board calendars.

Delhi-NCR school holiday update

Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh are under a heavy-rain warning for September 3, with the IMD warning also extending to September 4 and 5.

No blanket closure for all Delhi schools should be assumed unless the Delhi government, Directorate of Education or a school issues an official order. Students and parents in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and nearby NCR areas should monitor school messages and local administrative advisories, particularly where rain or waterlogging affects travel.

Gurugram schools

Gurugram is covered by the IMD’s warning for Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, with heavy rain forecast in Haryana on September 3.

The weather warning itself does not automatically mean schools will close. Any decision on a holiday or online classes must come from the concerned district administration or school authorities. Parents should check official district notifications along with school WhatsApp groups and SMS alerts.

Uttarakhand school holiday update

Uttarakhand remains among the states facing significant rainfall, with the IMD forecasting heavy rain on September 3.

District authorities can take local decisions depending on conditions, particularly in vulnerable areas. Students in Nainital, Dehradun and other affected districts should check the latest orders rather than assume that schools across Uttarakhand will remain shut.

Punjab school update

Punjab is also under a heavy-rain warning for September 3.

In a separate development, private school bus operators in Bathinda, Mansa and Barnala have announced that buses will stay off the roads on September 3 because of a planned protest and mahapanchayat.

The bus disruption does not automatically amount to a school holiday. Individual schools may issue separate instructions, and parents may need to make alternative travel arrangements.

Himachal Pradesh school holiday update

Heavy rainfall has been forecast in Himachal Pradesh on September 3. District administrations may announce closures where weather conditions create risks such as landslides or road disruptions. Students should check local orders before attending school.

Uttar Pradesh school holiday update

West Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rainfall on September 3. There is currently no blanket school holiday announced across Uttar Pradesh for that date.

Districts facing waterlogging, flooding or severe weather may take their own decisions. Students in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Saharanpur and other affected areas should monitor local administration and school notifications.

September 3 school holiday status: key updates

State/Region	Weather or local update	School status
Delhi	Heavy rain warning	No blanket closure confirmed
Gurugram/Haryana	Heavy rain warning	Check district and school notices
Chandigarh	Heavy rain warning	Check local advisory
Punjab	Heavy rain warning	Local updates apply
Bathinda	School bus disruption planned	Check individual school instructions
Mansa	School bus disruption planned	Check school notice
Barnala	School bus disruption planned	Check school notice
Uttarakhand	Heavy rain warning	District-wise closure possible
Himachal Pradesh	Heavy rain warning	District-wise closure possible
West Uttar Pradesh	Heavy rain warning	District or school-level decision
East Rajasthan	Thunderstorm and lightning warning	No blanket closure confirmed
Madhya Pradesh	Rainfall activity continues	Check district updates

Janmashtami holiday on September 4

Although September 3 is not a nationwide school holiday, several states may observe a school holiday on September 4 for Janmashtami.

The exact date can differ according to state government calendars, education boards and individual school schedules. Students should check their school’s September academic calendar to confirm whether September 4 is a holiday.