Thiruvananthapuram: Following persistent heavy rainfall and severe weather warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), local authorities across select districts in Kerala have declared holidays for educational institutions on Monday, October 26, 2026.

District-wise holiday breakdown

Palakkad: District authorities have declared a full holiday for all educational institutions. This closure covers professional colleges, anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centres and private coaching institutes. However, pre-scheduled examinations will proceed strictly as planned without any changes to the schedule.

Wayanad: A localised holiday has been announced specifically for Kallinkara Government Lower Primary School, as the campus is currently being used to house a flood relief camp for affected residents.

Local administrative bodies continue to monitor weather conditions closely.

Parents, students and institutional heads are advised to stay updated via official district collectorate channels for further updates