Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Are Schools and Colleges Closed Today? Check Latest State-wise Holiday Updates

Ganesh Chaturthi is today, Monday, September 14, 2026. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have notified a public holiday, so most government schools and colleges are shut. Several institutions and central offices in these states also observe closure today.

Classes are expected to resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, as the holiday is for one day. Goa’s education department permits four discretionary school holidays from September 16 to 19 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Many Tamil Nadu schools also list September 14 as a holiday this year.

Ganesh Chaturthi school holiday: state‑wise status today

Maharashtra’s gazette lists Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, 2026. Karnataka’s official list includes Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata on the same date. Telangana’s General Administration notifies Vinayaka Chavithi as a general holiday. Andhra Pradesh’s government order declares Vinayaka Chavithi a general holiday statewide.

What reopens tomorrow (Sep 15) in schools and colleges

Schools and colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh reopen on Tuesday, September 15, unless your institution follows a special calendar. Internal tests scheduled for today usually shift to the next working day. Watch your school app or notice board.

District exceptions and private‑school circulars to note

Goa permits heads to declare four school holidays from September 16–19 for the festival. Mumbai often observes a local holiday on Anant Chaturdashi; the 2026 civic diary lists Friday, September 25. Many private schools confirm today’s closure through their apps by midday.

University and exam reschedule advisories

If an exam was slated today, follow Controller of Examinations notices. Several campuses mark today as a holiday, including D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, NCBS Bengaluru and ACTREC Mumbai. Assessments are typically deferred, with fresh dates shared on official portals and email.

Visarjan‑day closures later this month: plan ahead

Anant Chaturdashi, the main immersion day, falls on Friday, September 25. Expect traffic curbs and possible local closures announced closer to the date by district administrations, especially in Mumbai and large coastal cities. Track collector updates and education department feeds for late revisions.