School Holiday 3rd September, 2025: Students in India have had a variety of unexpected holidays and joyous breaks during the first week of September 2025. On the one hand, governments have announced precautionary school closures as a result of the severe monsoon rains that continue to disrupt daily life in various states. On the other hand, students' holiday lists are already crowded with approaching festivities like Teacher's Day, Id-e-Milad, and Onam. For a lot of kids, this combines happy festival festivities with weather-related safety breaks. But it also emphasizes how school timetables might be impacted by natural events, advising kids to keep abreast of official notifications from state and school offices.
Schools Closed on 3rd September, 2025 in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, all educational institutions in Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida, and Greater Noida that offer Nursery through Class 12 classes and are affiliated with any of the following boards: government, aided, private, CBSE, ICSE, and madrasas. In response to a severe rain warning, the District Basic Education Officer, acting under the District Magistrate's authority, has ordered the closure as a precaution. The purpose of this move is to protect staff and students from continued inconveniences caused by the monsoon.
Parents have been advised to ensure children stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during this period, as the weather department has predicted continued heavy rainfall and possible waterlogging in several areas. Authorities have also urged schools and institutions to communicate the holiday notice clearly to all students and staff, while residents are requested to remain cautious and follow official updates for further instructions.
Weather-Related School Closures on 3rd September 2025 (Wednesday)
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Punjab: Following intense monsoon rains, Punjab's schools will stay closed until September 3, 2025, due to the extreme floods. Prioritizing student safety, the state administration extended the break after schools were first closed from August 27 to August 30. Harjot Singh Bains, the minister of education, stressed compliance and cautioned against private schools disobeying the shutdown order.
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Delhi: Despite the Yamuna flowing above danger level, no school closure notice has been issued for 3 September. Emergency preparedness remains active.
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Kerala: The IMD is warning districts like Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod of isolated heavy rainfall and squally winds of up to 60 km/h during the heavy rainfall alert that is in effect from September 3–6. Additional rain-related measures are anticipated, even though schools were already closed for the Onam celebration until September 7.
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Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain warnings are still in effect, but no statewide closure has been declared for September 3. In order to warn of possible localized disruptions, IMD has issued red and yellow alerts for coastal and central areas, including Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Andhra's North Coastal Region, Tirupati, and Krishna.
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Telangana: In a number of districts, including Nizamabad, Warangal, and Khammam, the state is under orange and yellow alerts. There is currently no official school break scheduled for September 3rd; nevertheless, schools and authorities are keeping an eye on weather developments.
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Himachal Pradesh: IMD forecasts show that conditions improved on September 3rd, despite widespread school closures on September 2nd due to an orange signal. As a result, local warnings will determine closures.
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Uttarakhand: On September 3, better weather is predicted for areas that were previously under red alerts (such as Nainital and Chamoli), yet closures may still be necessary due to local waterlogging or flood effects.
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Haryana: Several districts are under orange alert, but no official holiday has been declared yet; future announcements remain possible based on evolving conditions
Related: Delhi School Holiday List 2025
Regional Festivals and Scheduled Holidays
Looking ahead in September, several cultural and religious observances are set to bring school holidays across regions:
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Onam (Kerala): 4 to 5 September, widely observed with school closures
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Id-e-Milad / Milad-un-Nabi: Observed on 5 to 6 September in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
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Teacher’s Day: 5 September, nationwide recognition; some schools may observe a shorter schedule or a full holiday
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Friday after Eid (e.g., in Jammu & Kashmir): 12 September.
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Navratra Sthapana: 22 September; schools may close in some states.
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Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday: Observed in select regions on 23 September.
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Durga Puja (Maha-Saptami/Adhmi): Cluster of holidays around 29–30 September, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Overview Table of the Holidays in States
| Date | State | Status/Notes |
| 3 Sep 2025 (Wed) | Punjab | Schools closed statewide due to floods. |
| Kerala | No general holiday; heavy rainfall warning may disrupt schedules. | |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | No statewide closures; localized alerts could trigger last-minute closures. | |
| Himachal / Uttarakhand / Delhi / Haryana | No official closures; local decisions based on weather developments. | |
| 4–5 Sep | Kerala (Onam) | School holidays for festivals across the state. |
| 5–6 Sep | Multiple states (Milad-un-Nabi, Teacher’s Day) | Regional and national observances may halt academic activities. |
| 12 Sep | Jammu & Kashmir (Friday after Eid) | Potential school holiday. |
| 22 Sep | Regions observing Navratri | Schools likely to close. |
| 23 Sep | Some areas (Maharaja Hari Singh’s Birthday) | School closures possible. |
| 29–30 Sep | Eastern/Northern states (Durga Puja) | Festival holidays expected across multiple states. |
Punjab continued to observe a school holiday on September 3, 2025, because of the continuous floods. Kerala will have its Onam break along with significant rainfall and potential interruptions. Decisions about closures in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be based on local weather conditions; no official statewide holiday has been announced as of yet. There have been no widespread pronouncements yet, but other hill and northern states are keeping an eye on the situation. Later this month, a number of holidays, including Onam, Id-e-Milad, Teacher's Day, Navratri, and Durga Puja, are scheduled to cause regional school closures. This will result in a combination of weather-related and cultural breaks throughout September.
Why Frequent Holidays Are Being Declared
Schools have seen a number of disruptions in recent weeks due to the wet season and festival schedules. Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are among the governments that have had to swiftly declare emergency holidays due to the intense rainfall. However, because of local festivities, there are now more planned non-working days.
This has been a source of worry for students, especially those in higher courses preparing for board-level assessments or competitive exams. Many schools are compensating for the missed school days by using online learning or setting up make-up classes when classes start up again.
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