July 26, 2025 – As monsoon conditions intensify and administrative events unfold, several Indian states have declared school holidays for July 26. Here’s the latest state-wise breakdown to help students and parents plan their schedules.
🚫 Confirmed Closures
- Haryana
- Status: All schools closed (government and private).
- Reason: Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-C recruitment. Schools are being used as exam centers for ~13.48 lakh candidates.
- Key Measures: Strict no-movement zones near exam centers; free bus travel for female candidates’ guardians .
- Telangana
- Status: Closed on July 26–27.
- Reason: Heavy rainfall alerts and safety precautions.
- Note: No prior rain-related closure on July 25; schools operated normally then .
- Maharashtra
- Districts Closed: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad.
- Reason: IMD’s red alert for “extremely heavy rainfall.”
- Advisory: Additional districts (e.g., Nagpur, Gondia) may close if conditions worsen .
- Andhra Pradesh
- Status: Likely closed in most schools.
- Reason: July 26 is the fourth Saturday (typically a weekend holiday). Some institutions may hold half-day activities .
⚠️ States Without Statewide Holidays
| State | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | Open (no official closure) | District-level announcements possible if rainfall intensifies . |
| Kerala | Open | Schools running normally post 3-day state mourning ending July 24 . |
| Tamil Nadu | Open | Exceptions: Ariyalur had holidays earlier (July 23–24) for festivals . |
| Punjab | Open | No holiday declared for Shivratri/Kanwar Yatra . |
🌧️ Key Monsoon Impact Zones
- Telangana & Maharashtra: Proactive closures due to flooding risks and infrastructure safety .
- Karnataka: Unscheduled holidays earlier in July; parents express concern over academic disruptions .
📋 Summary Table: July 26 Holiday Status
| State | School Status | Primary Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana | ❌ Closed | CET Exam 2025 |
| Telangana | ❌ Closed | Heavy rainfall |
| Maharashtra | ❌ Closed (select districts) | IMD red alert |
| Andhra Pradesh | ⚠️ Likely closed | Fourth Saturday weekend |
| Karnataka | ✅ Open | No official alert |
| Kerala | ✅ Open | Regular schedule |
🚨 Safety Advisory
- For Open States: Monitor local weather/transport alerts. Kerala’s heavy rainfall may prompt last-minute closures .
- For Closed States: Avoid waterlogged areas; use official apps (e.g., state education portals) for reopening updates.
📆 What’s Next?
- July 27: Telangana’s holiday extends; other states observe regular Sunday closures .
- August 5: Local holiday in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi for Our Lady of Snows festival .
Parents and students should verify real-time status via:
- School apps/portals (e.g., MCB app in Telangana ).
- State education departments (e.g., epds.telangana.gov.in).
- Local news for district-specific alerts.
ℹ️ This report consolidates official announcements as of July 25, 2025. Changes may occur based on emergent conditions.