School Holidays: Due to bad weather and festivals, school holidays declared in many states including UP, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir.


The direct impact of changing weather and uncontrolled mood is now visible on the education of innocent children. Two unique colors of nature are being seen in different parts of the country – somewhere the scorching heat and humidity of the sun have made life difficult, while at other places life has become completely disrupted due to conditions like torrential rains and floods. Keeping the health and safety of students paramount, many state governments and local district administrations have taken big and tough decisions regarding schools. At some places, monsoon and long summer holidays have been announced in schools, while at other places, as a precautionary measure, major changes have been made in the timing of schools. Let us know what new orders have been issued regarding schools in your state and city.

Jammu and Kashmir: Schools will remain closed in the valley from July 6 to July 19.

In view of the continuous rise in mercury and humidity in the Kashmir Valley for the last few days, great relief has been given to the children. Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in all government and aided private schools up to Higher Secondary level (Class 12th). Official announcement of summer holidays Is done.

Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Ittu, while sharing a copy of the order on social media platform Will be completely closed from 6th July to 19th July 2026. Regular classes will be started again in schools from July 20. The Education Minister has given special advice to the children during this break to stay at home and study well, participate in indoor activities and stay fully hydrated (drink more water) by avoiding strong sunlight.

Maharashtra: ‘Red alert’ of heavy rain in Raigarh and Palghar, schools closed

The fierce form of Indradev is being seen in the coastal and Konkan areas of Maharashtra. In view of the continuous torrential rains and the threat of waterlogging, the District Administration of Palghar and Raigarh have taken emergency steps for the safety of the students. The administration has started in all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools of these districts. declared holiday with immediate effect Done.

Orders for Teaching Staff: Although schools will remain closed for children, school principals, teachers and non-teaching staff have been asked to compulsorily be present in the school or office, so that in case of any emergency, they can help the local disaster management teams.

Mumbai University examinations postponed

The problem of heavy rains is not limited to schools only, but it has also engulfed higher education. Mumbai University has announced the admission of all the colleges falling under Palghar district and Panvel Municipal Corporation area. Upcoming examinations postponed till further orders Have done it. The university administration has clarified that for those students who have missed their examinations, new dates of examination will soon be announced separately on the official website of Mumbai University.

West Bengal: There will be public holiday in the entire state on 6th July.

The West Bengal government has given a big relief to the students and employees of the state. On the historic occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of the great educationist and thinker Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Mamata government Public holiday across the state on 6th July 2026 Has declared. On this day, all government offices, banks as well as all government and private schools and colleges in the state will remain completely closed.

Uttar Pradesh: School timings changed in Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar)

Despite the entry of monsoon in Delhi-NCR region (Noida & Greater Noida) of Uttar Pradesh, the humidity and temperature graph remains quite high. In view of the problems faced by small children due to strong sunlight in the afternoon, Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration has closed all government and private schools from class 1 to class 8. Change in timing with immediate effect Is done.

According to the new order, now schools in Noida will be operated only in the morning shift till further notice. Officials say that this decision has been taken as a precaution to keep small children safe from heatstroke, dehydration and other heat-related diseases.

In view of the uncertainty of weather across the country, the education department is on full alert mode. Parents and students are advised to rely only on the official circular issued by the concerned District Magistrate (DM) office or school administration for any new updates related to school holidays and examinations.