School holiday on 4 September 2025: Rain, floods and festivals lead to closures across India

NEW DELHI: Amid heavy rainfall and flooding in several regions of India, multiple state governments have declared school holidays on September 4, 2025. The ongoing monsoon, coupled with scheduled regional festivals, has led to an extended break for students in various states.Several areas have been placed under red and orange alerts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), prompting precautionary closures of educational institutions. Additionally, festivals such as Onam, Id-e-Milad, and Teacher’s Day are coinciding with the weather-related holidays.Schools closed due to rain and floodingIn Punjab, the state government has extended school holidays due to continued heavy rainfall and flooding. The closure now remains in effect till September 7, 2025, for all Government, Aided, Recognised, Private Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Polytechnics across the state. Earlier, schools were closed till September 3, 2025, but the worsening weather conditions have led to further extension.Himachal Pradesh has also extended holidays for schools and educational institutions till September 7, 2025, due to incessant rain causing flash floods and landslides. A red alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts, while orange alerts are active in Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti.In the Jammu Division, schools have been ordered to remain closed till September 5, 2025. The region has been experiencing heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and landslides. The rising water levels in rivers such as the Jhelum, Chenab, and Tawi have further intensified the situation.In Haryana, schools in Ambala and Jhajjar districts will remain closed till September 5, 2025. In Jhajjar, the District Disaster Management Authority has extended closures for all Government, Private Schools, and Anganwadi Centres till September 6, 2025, due to the IMD forecast of heavy rainfall. However, school staff are required to remain on duty.Flood situation in Mathura and school holiday declarationIn Mathura district, a flood-like situation has arisen due to a sharp rise in the Yamuna River. As a result, the District Basic Education Officer has declared school holidays up to Class 12 for September 3 and 4, 2025. Further extensions may be considered depending on the water levels.School closures due to rain and flooding (as of September 4, 2025)CA exams postponed by ICAIThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Final and Intermediate exams scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2025 in various centres across Punjab and Jammu. The affected locations include Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh, Pathankot, Patiala, and Jammu City. Rescheduled dates will be announced soon.Regional festivals add to school closuresSeveral regional festivals are also contributing to school closures across the country. A summary is provided below:States and districts under IMD alertsThe IMD has issued the following alerts due to ongoing heavy rainfall:Red Alert: Jammu, Kathua, Doda, Udhampur, Bhaderwah, Katra, Ramban, Rajouri, Reasi, South Kashmir, Chamba, Kangra, KulluOrange Alert: Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, Mandi, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh NagarStudents and parents are advised to monitor official channels for further updates on closures and exam rescheduling.