New Delhi: Students and parents across India are checking whether schools will remain closed on Monday, September 21, 2026. The holiday status varies from state to state, with regional festivals and state-specific academic calendars determining whether students get a day off.

Kerala schools to remain closed

In Kerala, September 21 is listed as a holiday on account of Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi.

The Kerala General Education Department’s September calendar includes the observance among the month’s holidays.

Students in the state can therefore expect schools to remain closed on Monday, September 21, subject to any institution-specific academic arrangements.

Telangana schools: General holiday on September 23

In Telangana, September 21 is not listed as a general holiday in the state government’s 2026 holiday calendar.

The September holidays listed in the official calendar include Vinayaka Chavithi on September 14 and Yazdahum Shareef on September 23.

As a result, schools in Telangana are generally expected to function normally on Monday, September 21, unless an individual school or local authority has announced a separate closure.

Rajasthan schools to observe holiday

Rajasthan will observe a state holiday on September 21 for Ramdev Jayanti, Teja Dashmi and Khejarli Martyrs' Day.

The state holiday calendar lists the date as a gazetted holiday, and government schools are expected to remain closed.

Assam schools to remain closed

In Assam, September 21 is a holiday for Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva.

The Assam government's 2026 holiday notification lists the occasion as a holiday, while the state's school academic schedule also marks September 21 as a holiday.

What about other states?

For most other states, September 21 is not listed as a nationwide school holiday. States such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are not included among the states observing a general school holiday on this date in the available September 2026 state-wise holiday calendars.

Some states may, however, have district-specific closures, local holidays or school-level changes.

Parents and students should therefore check the latest circular issued by their school or respective education department before assuming that classes will be suspended.

September 21 school holiday at a glance

  • 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

The school holiday situation can differ for CBSE, ICSE, state-board and individual private schools depending on their academic calendars. Students should check their institution's latest notice for any changes.