School Holiday Alert: Is Your School Closed for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14?

Parents are checking if schools are shut today and Monday. Today is Saturday, September 12, 2026, the month’s second Saturday. Many government schools break, but private schedules vary. Monday, September 14, is Ganesh Chaturthi in the Hindu calendar, widely observed across India, so closures are likely where officially notified.

Several states have already declared September 14 a public holiday. Maharashtra, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat and Puducherry have formal notifications in force. Schools usually align with state lists, though education departments sometimes issue separate instructions for institutions. Expect bank and many government office closures alongside schools in these jurisdictions.

Is Sep 14 Ganesh Chaturthi a school holiday in your state?

State‑run and aided schools are expected closed on Monday in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Puducherry. Autonomous or residential schools may differ by academic calendar. Telangana’s order also notes education institutions receive separate directions. Use the quick table below, then verify locally.

Are schools closed today, Sep 12, second Saturday?

Because today is the second Saturday, many state offices and government schools remain closed. Private, CBSE and ICSE schools may operate per their own timetables. Telangana explicitly closes offices on second Saturdays, while Odisha treats second and fourth Saturdays as holidays statewide. Always check your school app or notice board.

State‑wise Sep 14 Ganesh Chaturthi holiday: quick table

Rain‑triggered closures: who decides and where to watch

Severe weather can override calendars. District collectors routinely suspend classes during red alerts, sometimes late at night. Recent directives in Pune and Palghar, and official orders in Pathanamthitta, show fast, local decisions. Track collector handles, district websites and late‑night advisories if forecasts worsen near you.

How to verify your school’s status fast

Check three places before leaving home. First, your State Education Department or District Education Officer portal for institution‑specific orders. Next, the district collector’s X handle and website for closure notices. Finally, your school ERP, app or WhatsApp circular. Cross‑check with the state’s Sep 14 holiday list.