Schools Closed on September 5: Educational institutions across several Indian states will remain closed on Thursday, September 5, in observance of Id-e-Milad (Eid-e-Milad), marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. The festival has prompted holiday declarations in some states. Meanwhile, the nation will also celebrate Teachers' Day 2025 on September 5. Schools in parts of North India — including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and sections of Uttar Pradesh — have also been forced to shut due to persistent rainfall, flooding, and landslides. Authorities have issued advisories citing safety concerns, as extreme weather continues to disrupt daily life and infrastructure in the affected areas. Here is the state-wise list of schools that are closed in India due to various reasons: Jammu and Kashmir The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced that all government and private schools across the Jammu division will remain closed until Friday, September 5, in light of ongoing adverse weather conditions. "In continuation of this office order No. DSEJ/GEN/46208-46 dated 02-09-2025 and in reference to the weather alert issued by the IMD, it is hereby notified that all Government and Private Schools across Jammu Division shall remain closed till 05-09-2025. The decision has been taken keeping in view the incessant rains, landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. Further, it is directed that online classes shall be conducted wherever possible to maintain continuity of education," read the circular. Himachal Pradesh As earlier stated, Himachal Pradesh has extended school closures statewide in response to continuous heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides. Authorities have issued red alerts for the districts of Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu, indicating severe weather risks, while orange alerts remain in effect for Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti. As a precautionary measure, all educational institutions in these affected areas will remain shut until September 7. Punjab The Punjab government has announced that all government, aided, private schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnics will remain closed until September 7, 2025. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirmed the decision on X, citing orders from Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, adding that the move was taken due to worsening flood conditions in the state. Haryana In Haryana, schools in the Ambala district will remain shut until September 5 due to ongoing concerns. Meanwhile, in Jhajjar district, the District Disaster Management Authority has extended the closure of all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, through September 6. Despite the suspension of classes, staff members are expected to report for duty during this period. Chandigarh Chandigarh authorities announced an extension of school closures across the Union Territory until September 7, citing continuous heavy rainfall. An official statement confirmed, “In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the region, all schools in UT Chandigarh shall remain closed till September 7.” Eid-e-Milad Holiday The Maharashtra government on Thursday revised the date of the Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai city and suburban districts. The holiday, which was earlier declared for Friday (September 5), will now be observed on Monday (September 8). “The change was made after Muslim community members in Mumbai decided to hold Eid processions on Monday,” said a government source. The decision is only applicable for Mumbai city; however, in the rest of Maharashtra, September 5 will continue to be a public holiday for Eid-e-Milad, said the General Administration Department (GAD). Other states' schools, like those in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, are likely to be closed. There are also some reports that schools in Sikkim and Manipur would be closed due to the local festival of Indrajatra; however, readers are advised to confirm with their respective schools.
