Schools are closed in these states on September 5: Check the complete list here

Amid ongoing monsoon rains and regional festivals, several Indian states have declared school holidays for September 5, 2025. These closures have been announced as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging, flooding, and scheduled public observances.According to the latest updates from state authorities and weather forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), educational institutions in various districts across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Division, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh will remain shut. The closures apply to government and private schools, colleges, universities, and in some regions, also Anganwadi centres.Punjab and Himachal Pradesh extend state-wide school closuresIn Punjab, all educational institutions—including government, aided, recognised, private schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnics—will remain closed until September 7.

The extended shutdown comes amid continued heavy rainfall and flooding across the state.Himachal Pradesh has also extended school holidays across the state due to incessant rain, flash floods, and landslides. Red alerts have been issued in Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts, while orange alerts are active in Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti. Educational institutions in all these regions will remain closed until September 7.

Jammu Division schools shut amid river swelling and landslidesIn the Jammu Division, all schools are closed until September 5 following reports of heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and landslides. Rising levels in rivers including the Jhelum, Chenab, and Tawi have further prompted authorities to take precautionary measures across all districts in the division.Haryana declares closures in select districtsIn Haryana, schools in Ambala district are closed through September 5.

In Jhajjar district, the District Disaster Management Authority has extended the closure of all government and private schools, along with Anganwadi centres, until September 6. However, staff are required to remain on duty during this period.Flood situation in Mathura leads to school holidayIn Uttar Pradesh, Mathura district is experiencing a flood-like situation due to a sharp rise in the Yamuna River. As a result, a school holiday has been declared for students up to Class 12 for September 4 and 5.

Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and decide on any further extensions.Festivals contribute to school closures across regionsAlongside weather-related closures, several regions are observing school holidays due to festivals. Id-e-Milad or Milad un Nabi is scheduled on September 5 and 6 in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Teacher’s Day, observed nationwide on September 5, has also led to full-day or half-day holidays in some schools.Summary of school closures as of September 5, 2025

Haryana Ambala, Jhajjar Ambala: Till Sept 5Jhajjar: Till Sept 6 IMD alert of heavy rainfall Anganwadi centres also closed in Jhajjar; staff on dutyUttar Pradesh Mathura district September 5 Yamuna River flooding, waterlogging For Classes 1 to 12; further review pendingExams postponed in affected regionsThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Final and Intermediate exams scheduled for September 5 in several centres across Punjab and Jammu.

Affected cities include Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh, Pathankot, Patiala, and Jammu City. Revised dates will be announced later by ICAI.Students and guardians advised to stay updatedStudents, parents, and teaching staff are advised to follow official government and education department announcements for updates regarding further extensions and exam rescheduling in the affected regions.