Schools Closed Due to Rains (September 3): Punjab extends school holidays till September 7; Ghaziabad, Noida schools closed today

Punjab schools shut till Sept 7

The Punjab government has extended the closure of all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnics, until September 7, 2025, due to the ongoing flood situation across the state. In a statement shared via social media, Education Minister Harjot Bains announced that the directive comes as per the instructions of Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

As directed by Hon’ble CM Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all Govt/Aided/Recognized & Private Schools, Colleges, Universities & Polytechnics across Punjab will remain closed till 7th Sept 2025.

Everyone is requested to strictly follow local…

— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) September 3, 2025

The order applies to all government, aided, recognized, and private institutions. Authorities have urged everyone to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the local administration to ensure public safety during this period.

In view of widespread flooding and landslides, the Punjab government had earlier extended the closure of schools across the state until September 3. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann instructed that all government, private, and aided schools remain closed in this period to ensure student safety.

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) school closure

All schools in Ghaziabad district will remain shut on September 3, 2025, following orders from the District Magistrate due to persistent heavy rainfall. The closure applies to Nursery to Class 12 across council schools, government and aided institutions, CBSE and ICSE-affiliated schools, as well as Madarsa Board institutions. The notice directed strict compliance with the order.

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) schools shut

The District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has declared a holiday for all schools on September 3, 2025, citing student safety amid heavy rainfall. The order covers Nursery to Class 12 in all schools across the district, including council schools, government institutions, aided schools, CBSE and ICSE-affiliated institutions, as well as Madarsa Board schools. Authorities have directed strict compliance with the instructions.

Jammu & Kashmir schools shut

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has postponed the Class 10 and 11 exams scheduled for September 3, 2025. The Board announced that new dates will be notified later. While the notification did not cite a specific reason, ongoing adverse weather conditions in the region are seen as the likely cause.

“All the exams of Class 10th and 11th scheduled for September 3, 2025, stand postponed. Fresh dates will be notified separately,” JKBOSE announced on its official handle on X.

Gurugram

Not only Jammu and Kashmir, but all schools across Ghaziabad will remain closed on September 3, 2025, following a directive from the District Magistrate in response to ongoing heavy rainfall. Parents and students are advised to monitor weather updates closely and adhere to any additional instructions issued by local authorities, as mentioned in the notification.

Kerala

Schools across Kerala are currently closed for the 10-day Onam break, with regular classes set to resume on September 8.