Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Are Schools Closed in Your State on Monday?

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, September 14, and several states have confirmed a public holiday. Government and many aided schools and colleges in Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Goa, and Gujarat will remain closed. Parents should track institute notices for any scheduled exams or practicals held despite the holiday.

Holiday notifications issued by state governments list Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka/Vinayagar Chaturthi on September 14. Notably, Goa also observes an additional holiday on Tuesday for the festival’s second day. Local exceptions can apply for autonomous institutions and universities, so district circulars should be checked by families.

Ganesh Chaturthi school holiday: state-wise closures parents should know

Maharashtra’s gazette lists Monday as a public and bank holiday, covering schools and colleges statewide. Telangana’s General Holidays cite Vinayaka Chavithi on Monday. Puducherry’s list includes Vinayagar Chathurthi, and Gujarat’s government list notes Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. Karnataka’s calendar marks Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata as a general holiday for state offices.

City advisories: traffic, immersion rules, exam exceptions

Expect traffic curbs in major cities. Pune Traffic Police have restricted heavy vehicles from September 12 to 26 across key corridors for Ganeshotsav. Telangana’s police chief has ordered heightened security, with immersion on September 25; diversions will be announced locally. Institutions may still conduct pre-notified exams; check hall tickets and websites.

What’s open on Monday: transport, services, markets

Public transport will run but face diversions near pandals and procession routes. State government offices and banks are closed where Ganesh Chaturthi is notified under the Negotiable Instruments Act; essential services operate as usual. Retail and private offices decide independently, so employees and parents should confirm with local HR or school administrators.

School reopening on Sep 15: quick state map

Most schools reopen on Tuesday, September 15, except Goa, where the second day is also a holiday. Students should verify any lab work, internships, or university assessments scheduled on Tuesday, especially in autonomous colleges that may follow separate calendars.

Action for families today: rely on your school’s official circulars and local police advisories before travel. Keep commute buffers for traffic diversions, and plan study schedules around Monday’s closure with a Tuesday restart. If an exam overlaps the holiday, follow the controller’s notification and carry printed hall tickets and ID.