Students and parents across India are checking whether schools will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026. School holidays vary across states depending on regional festivals, government holiday lists and academic calendars.
Here is a state-wise look at where schools are expected to remain closed and where classes are likely to continue as usual.
Kerala schools closed on September 21
Schools in Kerala will remain closed on September 21 for Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi. The Kerala General Education Department's September calendar lists the occasion as a holiday.
Students can therefore expect a holiday on Monday, although individual institutions may have separate academic arrangements.
Telangana schools open on September 21
September 21 is not listed as a general holiday in Telangana's 2026 government holiday calendar. Schools in the state are therefore expected to function normally on Monday.
However, individual schools or local authorities may announce a separate holiday or change in schedule.
Rajasthan schools closed for three occasions
Rajasthan will observe a state holiday on September 21 for Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashmi and Khejarli Martyrs' Day.
The date is included in the state's gazetted holiday calendar, and government schools are expected to remain closed.
Assam schools closed for Srimanta Sankardeva's Janmotsav
Schools in Assam will remain closed on September 21 for Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva.
The Assam government's 2026 holiday notification lists the occasion as a holiday, and the state's academic schedule also marks September 21 as a school holiday.
What about schools in other states?
September 21 is not listed as a general school holiday in several other states. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra, among others, do not have a general holiday listed for this date in the available September 2026 state-wise calendars.
However, schools may announce district-level holidays, local closures or institution-specific changes.
Parents and students should check the latest notice or circular issued by their school or state education department before deciding whether classes will be held.
September 21 school holiday 2026: State-wise list
Kerala: Holiday — Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi
Telangana: No general state holiday listed
Rajasthan: Holiday — Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashmi and Khejarli Martyrs' Day
Assam: Holiday — Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva
Andhra Pradesh : No general September 21 holiday listed
Karnataka: No general September 21 holiday listed
Tamil Nadu: No general September 21 holiday listed
West Bengal: No general September 21 holiday listed
Maharashtra: No general September 21 holiday listed
