Punjab School Holidays in September 2025: Check Rain Related Closures and Other Breaks

Punjab school holidays in September 2025: The state of Punjab is currently facing challenging weather conditions as several districts remain affected by heavy rains and flood-like situations. For the safety of students, the Punjab government has already announced multiple school closures in different regions. Alongside these precautionary holidays due to floods, the month of September 2025 also brings several important festivals and regional observances, leading to more school holidays across the state.

If you are a student or parent, it is important to stay updated with the latest list of holidays. Check this article for the complete details of Punjab school holidays in September 2025, including closures due to ongoing heavy rains and festival-related events.

Punjab Schools Reopening Update: Select Schools Remain Closed in September 2025

After being shut for nearly 15 days due to severe floods, most schools in Punjab reopened on September 10, 2025. While regular classes have resumed in several districts, 66 government schools in Ferozepur and Fazilka remain closed until safety inspections are complete.

In Jalandhar district, DC Himanshu Aggarwal has ordered a 2-day holiday on September 11 and 12, 2025 in nine schools that are still unsafe for students. These include Government Middle School, Fateh Jalal; Government Middle School, Basti Peer Dad; Government High School, Lidda; Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Basti Sheikh; Government High School, Mundh; Government High School, Boparai Kalan; Government Primary School, Jalalpur Kalan, Lohia Khas; Government Primary School, Peer Dad West-2; and Government Primary School, Mundh, Nakodar-2.

Authorities are monitoring the situation before permitting full reopening.

Punjab Schools Reopening Update: Govt Issues Fresh Instructions

Punjab Education Minister has announced important guidelines regarding the reopening of educational institutions after the flood-related holidays.

• All government, private, and aided schools, colleges, and universities across the state will open as usual from September 8, 2025. However, in flood-affected areas, the Deputy Commissioner will take the final call on closures.

• Private school administrators must ensure that buildings and classrooms are completely safe before resuming classes.

• Government schools will remain closed for students on September 8, but teachers must report to duty and participate in the statewide cleanliness drive with the support of SMCs, Panchayats, and local bodies.

• Teachers are directed to inspect school infrastructure and immediately report any damages or safety concerns to the Deputy Commissioner and district engineering authorities.

• All government schools will reopen for students from September 9, 2025.

This comes as the state gradually returns to normalcy after the recent heavy rains and floods.

Punjab School Holidays Extended Till September 7, 2025 Due to Floods

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced today that all government, aided, recognized, and private schools, along with colleges, universities, and polytechnics across Punjab, will remain closed till September 7, 2025.

The decision, taken under the direction of Hon’ble CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, comes in view of the ongoing flood situation in the state. The update was shared by the minister through an official X (formerly Twitter) post at 11:10 am on September 3, 2025.

The minister also urged everyone to strictly follow the local administration’s guidelines during this period.

Check below the official post by Harjot Singh Bains on X announcing the extension of Punjab school holidays till September 7, 2025.

As directed by Hon’ble CM Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all Govt/Aided/Recognized & Private Schools, Colleges, Universities & Polytechnics across Punjab will remain closed till 7th Sept 2025.

Everyone is requested to strictly follow local…

— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) September 3, 2025

Previous Update: Punjab School Holidays Officially Extended Till September 3, 2025

The Punjab government has officially extended school holidays across the state till Wednesday, September 3, 2025. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that, as per the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, all government, aided, recognised, and private schools will remain closed due to the prevailing flood situation and waterlogging concerns.

Earlier, reports had suggested a possible extension of holidays, but now the official notification confirms the closure. Schools will reopen only after September 3, depending on weather and safety conditions.

Earlier School Holidays Were Announced from August 27–30

On August 26, the Punjab government declared that all schools, including government and private institutions, remained closed from August 27 to 30, 2025, due to continuous heavy rainfall and flood alerts across various districts. Authorities took this precautionary step keeping student safety as the top priority.

Check Punjab Schools Closed from August 27 to 30 Amid Heavy Rain and Flood Alerts

List of Punjab School Holidays in September 2025

Below is the detailed list of tentative school holidays in Punjab for September 2025. While some are official public holidays, others are observed regionally and may vary depending on local administration decisions.

Public Holiday in Punjab

• Maharaj Agarsain Jayanti – 22nd September 2025 (Monday)

Other Tentative School Holidays (Regional/Religious Observances)

• Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji – 01st September 2025 (Monday)
• Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji – 05th September 2025 (Friday)
• Birthday of Prophet Mohammad Sahib (Milad-un-Nabi/Id-e-Milad) – 05th September 2025 (Friday)
• Anant Chaturdashi – 06th September 2025 (Saturday)
• Saragarhi Day – 12th September 2025 (Friday)
• Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji – 28th September 2025 (Sunday)

Punjab School Closures: Flood Alerts and Festival Holidays

• Due to flood alerts and heavy rainfall, schools across several districts in Punjab are witnessing unscheduled closures for safety reasons.
• Apart from weather-related shutdowns, festivals and anniversaries of spiritual and historical figures will also result in school holidays.
• Students and parents are advised to follow official notifications from the Punjab Education Department for district-wise updates.

Stay connected to this page for the latest updates on Punjab school holidays 2025 and announcements regarding rain-related closures in september month.

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