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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amid the changing weather in many parts of the country, students and parents are wondering whether their schools will remain closed on Monday, November 17, 2025. While schools will remain open in most parts of the country, holidays have been declared in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains.
Why are schools closed in Tamil Nadu?
Due to continuous heavy rains in Tamil Nadu and Orange and Yellow alerts issued by the Meteorological Department (IMD), holiday has been declared in schools in many districts. Keeping in mind the safety of students and due to waterlogged conditions, district collectors of several districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram have ordered closure of all government, private and aided schools on November 17. The administration has also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel.
What is the situation in other states?
Except Tamil Nadu, there is no major holiday scheduled on November 17 in other states of the country.
- Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha: Schools will remain open normally in all these states. No official announcement has been made regarding the holiday in these areas.
- Local Holidays: It is possible that in some district a holiday may be declared by the district administration due to a local festival, fair or any other special reason.
Where can I find the most accurate information?
For the most accurate and official information about school holidays, parents and students are advised not to pay attention to any rumors and rely on these sources:
- Official notice issued by your school, such as an SMS or message sent in a WhatsApp group.
- Any order issued by the Collector or Education Officer of the district.
- Local news channels and newspapers.
In short, schools will remain closed mainly in rain-affected districts of Tamil Nadu on November 17, while educational work is expected to continue as normal in the rest of the country.
