School Holiday Tomorrow, September 22, 2026: Schools Closed in West Bengal, Assam for Karam Puja; Check State-Wise Updates
School Holiday Tomorrow, September 22, 2026: Schools in West Bengal and Assam will observe a holiday for Karam Puja. Check state-wise school closure updates and important details here.
School Holiday September 22, 2026: Students and parents in India are checking whether schools will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, 2026. School holidays in India are largely determined by state government notifications, regional festivals, board calendars and individual school schedules. Therefore, a holiday in one state does not necessarily mean schools across the country will remain closed.
For September 22, Karam Puja is the key regional occasion resulting in school closures in parts of eastern India. West Bengal has announced a full-day state holiday on September 22 on the occasion of Karam Puja. The notification covers state government offices as well as government-controlled and government-aided institutions, including educational institutions.
Assam's 2026 holiday calendar also lists September 22 as Karam Puja, following the holiday observed on September 21 for the birth anniversary of Srimanta Sankardeva.
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West Bengal School Holiday on September 22
Schools in West Bengal will observe a holiday on Tuesday, September 22, on account of Karam Puja. The West Bengal government announced the holiday through a notification issued by its Finance Department.
The holiday applies to state government establishments and extends to government-controlled statutory bodies, boards, corporations, municipalities, panchayats and government-sponsored organisations and educational institutions.
The decision is particularly relevant for students in districts where Karam Puja is widely observed, including parts of Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and Paschim Medinipur. The festival is also celebrated in parts of North Bengal and among Adivasi communities in different parts of the state.
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Assam Schools Closed on September 22
Assam is another state where September 22 is listed as a holiday for Karam Puja. The state's 2026 holiday list places Karam Puja on Tuesday, September 22, following the September 21 holiday for Srimanta Sankardeva's Janmotsav.
Therefore, students and parents in Assam should check their school calendar and the latest communication from the education department or respective institution before planning classes or other school-related activities.
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What Is Karam Puja?
Karam Puja, also known as Karma Puja or Karam Parv, is an important festival associated with several Adivasi and tribal communities in eastern and central India. The festival is traditionally connected with the worship of the Karam tree and is observed with community gatherings, songs, dances and rituals.
The festival falls on the Shukla Ekadashi of the Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar. In 2026, Karam Puja falls on September 22.
The festival has particular cultural significance in regions of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha, Bihar and neighbouring areas, although the exact holiday status differs from state to state.
Delhi-NCR School Holiday September 22
Students in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad should not assume that September 22 will be a school holiday merely because some states have declared a holiday for Karam Puja. There is no general nationwide school closure for September 22 based on the holiday information currently available.
School calendars can vary between CBSE, ICSE, state-board and individual private schools, so parents should check the latest circular or official school communication. This distinction is important because India does not follow one uniform school holiday calendar. September holidays can vary significantly by state and institution.
September 22 School Holiday: State-Wise Status
| State/Region | September 22 Status | Reason |
| West Bengal | Holiday for applicable government/government-aided institutions | Karam Puja |
| Assam | State holiday | Karam Puja |
| Delhi-NCR | No general holiday identified | Regular school schedule unless institution announces otherwise |
| Haryana | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Uttar Pradesh | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Rajasthan | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Maharashtra | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Karnataka | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Tamil Nadu | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
| Telangana | No general September 22 holiday identified | Regular schedule unless locally notified |
Will Private Schools Also Remain Closed on September 22?
The answer depends on the institution. In West Bengal, the state notification specifically covers state-controlled and government-sponsored educational institutions, while private and centrally administered institutions may follow their own calendars.
Therefore, students should not rely only on social media posts or general holiday lists. A school circular, official app notification, website update or message from the administration should be treated as the final confirmation.
Will Schools Have a Holiday on September 23?
Students should also note that September 23, 2026, has a separate regional holiday listed in Haryana for Shaheedi Diwas. September's school holiday schedules vary considerably across states, and the Haryana date is separate from the September 22 Karam Puja holiday.
Thus, students should check the holiday applicable to their particular state rather than assuming that a holiday declared in one region applies nationally.
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