School Holidays on September 28, 2026: State-Wise Closure and Weather Updates
Check September 28, 2026 school closure updates for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Bareilly, Haryana and other states amid rain and IMD warnings.
Students and parents are checking school holiday updates for September 28, 2026, after heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds affected parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for several states, but an IMD warning does not mean that all schools will close.
School closures depend on orders from the state government, district administration or the school itself. Here are the latest updates for Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and other states.
Schools Closed in Punjab
Schools across Punjab will remain closed on September 28 for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti. The holiday applies across the state. Punjab also saw rain and thunderstorms on September 27, but the main reason for the closure is the public holiday.
School Holiday in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
All schools in Bareilly will remain closed on September 28 from Nursery to Class 12. The order covers UP Board, CBSE and ICSE schools in the district.
The District School Inspector issued the order on the instructions of the District Magistrate. The decision follows continuous heavy rain and weather warnings in the area.
Delhi-NCR and Gurugram School Update
No official school holiday has been announced for Delhi on September 28. The latest IMD forecast does not show a specific warning for the national capital, although Delhi experienced rain and thunderstorms in the previous days.
Schools in Gurugram and other parts of Haryana are also expected to follow their normal schedules. No statewide closure has been announced for Haryana. Parents should still check messages from their school, as local orders can change during severe weather.
States Under Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings
Uttarakhand is under a warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning. No statewide school holiday has been confirmed. District authorities may close schools in areas affected by flooding, landslides or unsafe roads.
Himachal Pradesh also has a heavy-rain warning. Students in rain-affected districts should check notices from the district administration and their schools before leaving home.
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and squall conditions in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. No statewide closure has been announced for September 28.
East Rajasthan may see thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Madhya Pradesh may also experience thunderstorms and lightning in some areas. No statewide school holiday has been confirmed in either state.
Weather and School Updates in Central and Eastern India
Chhattisgarh may see weather activity linked to a depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh and nearby areas. Bihar and Odisha remain under monsoon weather monitoring. West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast may receive rain or thunderstorms.
No statewide school closure has been announced for Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal or Sikkim. In Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, rain may affect travel in hilly areas. Parents should check local alerts in districts prone to landslides or road blocks.
Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may also see rain or thunderstorms. Schools are expected to remain open unless local authorities issue a separate order.
Southern States: School Holiday Status
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema may experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. No statewide school holiday has been confirmed in Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana may receive localised rain and thunderstorms. Karnataka has a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in parts of South Interior Karnataka, while North Interior Karnataka may see thunderstorms and lightning. Coastal Karnataka has no warning for the day. No statewide closure has been announced.
Kerala is under a warning for thunderstorms and lightning. Tamil Nadu may receive localised rain and thunderstorms. Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat may also see isolated showers. No statewide school holiday has been announced in these states.
State-Wise School Closure Status
| State or Region | September 28 Update |
|---|---|
| Punjab | Schools closed for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti |
| Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | Schools closed from Nursery to Class 12 |
| Delhi | No statewide closure announced |
| Haryana and Gurugram | No statewide closure announced |
| Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh | Check district orders due to heavy rain |
| Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh | No statewide closure announced |
| Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh | No statewide closure announced |
| Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala | No statewide closure announced |
| Other states | Schools expected to follow regular schedules unless local orders apply |
What Parents and Students Should Check
- Check the school WhatsApp group, SMS or official website.
- Look for notices from the district administration.
- Do not rely on weather warnings alone to decide whether school is closed.
- Check transport updates if rain, flooding or strong winds affect roads.
- Follow safety advice during lightning, thunderstorms and heavy rain.
School calendars may differ for government, private, CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools. A school may also issue its own closure notice even when there is no state-wide holiday. Parents should check the latest official message before sending children to school.
