School Holiday Tomorrow (July 23): Will Schools Remain Closed Due to Heavy Rain? Check State-wise School Updates

School Holiday Tomorrow: The southwest monsoon is getting severe day by day all over India. Several states are witnessing heavy to very heavy rainfall. It is leading to waterlogging, landslides, flash floods, and distributing the normal day to day routine. The Indian Meteorological Department, IMD has issued rain alerts for many states. The district administrations will either announce a school holiday for July 23, 2026 or keep a check on IMD report and weather alerts. Some districts have asked to take all the precautionary measures and will decide by checking the latest weather conditions.Although not every district has officially declared a school holiday for July 23, 2026, looking at the current weather conditions and IMD report, there is a high chance that the schools in some states will go for virtual classes or a school holiday.

Parents and students are advised to keep a check on official notifications issued by the respective district administrations, as decisions on school holidays are largely taken at the district level depending on local weather conditions.

Uttarakhand School Holiday 

Heavy rainfall is there in several parts of Uttarakhand over the past few days. In the weather forecast, districts including Dehradun, Nainital, Tehri Garhwal, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi and Pauri Garhwal continue to remain at risk due to ongoing rain and the possibility of landslides. Authorities have issued notices for holidays in some districts, in the coming days, and local administrations will be taking decisions according to weather conditions. Residents should avoid travelling through hilly routes unless necessary.

Jammu & Kashmir Extends School Holidays Till July 26 Amid Heavy Rainfall

The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended school holidays till July 26, 2026, due to heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides affecting several parts of it. Schools were initially scheduled to reopen after the summer vacation, but the reopening has been postponed because of the weather conditions and safety concerns.
The extended holiday applies to all government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of the Jammu Division. Students will now return to schools from July 27, 2026, looking after the weather conditions. Authorities have advised parents and students to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep track of official announcements regarding the reopening of schools. 

Himachal Pradesh School Holiday 

The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh till July 23, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides. In response, the state government has authorised Deputy Commissioners to declare school holidays wherever weather conditions pose a risk to students.

Among the districts witnessing the highest concern are:

• Kangra
• Chamba
• Mandi
• Kullu
• Shimla
• Solan
• Sirmaur
• Bilaspur
• Hamirpur
• Una

Students and parents should follow announcements made by their respective district administrations before leaving for school.

Delhi NCR and Gurugram School Holiday

Delhi NCR is expected to witness light rainfall over the next few days. school holiday has not been declared in Delhi, as of now, IMD has forecast moderate rainfall over the capital.

Gurugram and Ghaziabad remain under a heavy rainfall warning, with authorities telling residents about possible waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruption during peak office and school hours. As of now, schools continue to function normally unless district administrations issue fresh orders.

Wayanad School Holiday

The Wayanad district of Kerala is still being closely watched because of the frequent risk of landslides in sensitive areas and severe rainfall. Although the district administration has declared holidays on multiple instances during this rainy season, new closure announcements for July 23 will depend on the current weather and the district administration's security review.

Parents are advised to monitor official district collectorate notifications for the latest updates.

School Holiday July 23: State-wise Updates

At present, school holiday announcements remain district-specific rather than state-wide, and additional notifications may be issued throughout July 22 and July 23 depending on the intensity of rainfall and local conditions.