Due to heavy rainfall and landslides, the School Holiday 28 August 2025 has been announced in several regions. Schools in Himachal Pradesh closed due to red alert warning by the IMD.

School Holiday Due to Rain on 28 August 2025: Several states across India have declared a school holiday on 28 August 2025 due to heavy rainfall and safety concerns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for various states, including Himachal Pradesh (Red Alert), Maharashtra, Kerala & Karnataka. Here we have brought the state-wise weather report along with the possibility of school remaining closed. In Punjab, schools have been ordered to remain closed till August 30, due to heavy rainfall in the region, the Punjab CM announced on social media. Local authorities in these regions have announced the closure of educational institutions for the safety of students and staff.
School Holiday 28 August 2025: State-wise Update
As per the latest media reports, the following are the latest school holiday updates for August 28, 2025, across multiple states:
Himachal Pradesh School Holiday 28 August 2025
- IMD has issued red alert for various districts such as Una, Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur.
- Heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, is expected in many districts of Himachal Pradesh.
- The district administrations of Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Bilaspur and Kullu are likely to announce a school holiday on August 28.
Maharashtra School Holiday 28 August 2025
- Orange alert has been issued for Satara district by the IMD along with the yellow alert for coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Thane, Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri.
- While some districts have recently seen reduced rainfall, many areas are still under heavy rain warnings.
- District-specific announcements for school closures are expected.
Kerala School Holiday 28 August 2025
- In Kerala, schools are observing Onam vacations from August 28 to September 8, 2025. All State-run schools will remain closed during this period.
- Coastal districts like Kannur and Kasaragod, under a yellow alert, may see additional closures due to heavy rainfall and expected flooding.
Karnataka School Holiday 28 August 2025
- Heavy rains have affected Bengaluru, Udupi, and coastal districts, leading to severe traffic disruptions.
- No confirmation has been received yet regarding school closure on August 28.
- Yellow alert has been issued by the IMD for coastal districts of Karnataka.
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