School holiday updates for 18 November 2025 (Tuesday) have drawn widespread attention, especially as several regions continue to experience heavy rainfall.

With Tamil Nadu under an intense weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), many districts are expected to keep schools closed for a second consecutive day.

Meanwhile, most other states—including Delhi NCR, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha—are likely to follow their regular academic schedules, with no special holidays or weather-related closures announced.

This state-wise school holiday list provides clarity for students, parents, and teachers planning their day.

State-Wise School Holiday List for 18 November 2025

Tamil Nadu: Schools Likely to Stay Closed in Many Districts

Tamil Nadu saw widespread school closures on 17 November due to heavy rainfall and an orange alert from the IMD. Districts such as Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur and Karaikal remain under a similar rainfall forecast for Tuesday.

Based on the expected heavy to very heavy rain, schools are likely to remain closed in many regions.

Tamil Nadu District-Wise Holiday Possibility for 18 Nov 2025

Districts including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Karaikal are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 100–150 mm, and schools in these areas are likely to remain closed.

Meanwhile, regions such as Kanyakumari, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Karur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Villupuram, Ranipet, Thiruvannamalai, Puducherry, Kallakkurichi and Cuddalore are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall between 50–100 mm, giving these districts a high chance of school closures as well.

Delhi NCR: Schools Open Tomorrow

Schools in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad will remain open on 18 November 2025.

There is no rain alert, pollution holiday, or official closure order. Classes, exams, and regular schedules will continue as usual.

Bihar: No Holiday on 18 November

Schools across Bihar—including Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Begusarai, Samastipur—will operate normally. Elections are over, and the weather remains stable. Attendance is mandatory.

Andhra Pradesh: Schools Open

Districts like Guntur, Krishna, Kadapa, East Godavari, Nellore, and Tirupati have no new rain warnings. All schools will function as usual on Tuesday.

Telangana: No School Holiday

Schools in Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam, and other districts will remain open. Only minor traffic diversions due to road work have been reported in parts of Hyderabad—no weather issues.

Odisha: Schools to Operate Normally

With stable weather, schools in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, and other districts will be open on 18 November.

Uttar Pradesh: Schools Open Tomorrow

Schools in Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Agra, and other UP districts will function normally. No holiday has been issued by district authorities.