School Holiday Tomorrow (September 5): The school holiday on Saturday is not the same across India. While Punjab has September 5 listed as a school holiday for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji’s birthday, several other states are watching the weather as the IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of northern, eastern and northeastern India.Â
IMD has issued a heavy-rain warning for September 5 in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, among other areas. However, a weather alert does not automatically close schools. District administrations and individual schools take the final decision based on local conditions such as flooding, waterlogging, landslides and road safety.
School Holiday Tomorrow (September 5): Are Schools Open or Closed?
September 5 is not a uniform nationwide school holiday because of heavy rain. School schedules will depend on the state holiday calendar, weekly off, weather conditions and any fresh local orders.
One important exception is Punjab, where September 5, 2026, is listed as a state-specific school holiday for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji’s birthday. September 5 falls on a Saturday, so students in Punjab schools that observe the holiday will remain off tomorrow.
Punjab School Holiday September 5
Punjab has a confirmed holiday on September 5 for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji’s birthday.
September 5 is listed as a state-specific school holiday in the September 2026 holiday schedules. The date falls on Saturday, meaning students whose schools observe the holiday will not have regular classes tomorrow.
The holiday comes as Punjab also faces continuing rain activity. The IMD has forecast heavy rain in Punjab on September 5 and September 6, followed by no warning on September 7.
Bihar School Holiday September 5
Bihar will remain one of the states to watch closely on September 5. The IMD’s latest warning lists heavy rain along with thunderstorms and lightning for Bihar on Saturday. The warning continues into September 6 and the following days, indicating that wet conditions could persist.
However, the weather warning itself does not amount to a statewide school holiday. Parents should check notifications from their district administration and individual schools before sending children to class.
Uttarakhand School Holiday September 5
Uttarakhand remains a major weather-sensitive region because heavy rain can quickly create landslides, flash floods and road-access problems.
The state has already seen weather-related school closures during the current spell. Dehradun, for instance, shut schools and Anganwadi centres during an earlier heavy-rain warning, while other districts have taken decisions according to local conditions.
Parents in Dehradun, Nainital, Almora, Pauri Garhwal and other vulnerable areas should therefore watch district-level notices for September 5 rather than rely only on the statewide academic calendar.
Jharkhand School Holiday September 5
Jharkhand is also under scrutiny as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the state.
Recent flooding concerns have already resulted in school closures in some districts. Palamu and Garhwa, for example, saw schools shut amid a flash-flood warning, while several rivers reached dangerous levels.
The latest weather outlook also keeps Jharkhand under a period of rain activity. Any closure on September 5 will depend on the decision of the concerned district administration.
Himachal Pradesh School Holiday September 5
Himachal Pradesh continues to face risks associated with heavy rain in hilly areas.
Rainfall can affect roads and trigger landslides, making school travel difficult in vulnerable districts. Previous weather spells have prompted local administrations to suspend classes in affected areas.
There is no indication of a blanket statewide rain holiday for September 5 in the latest updates. Students should check district administration notices and school messages, particularly in areas where roads have already been affected by the monsoon.
Uttar Pradesh School Holiday September 5
Uttar Pradesh will also need close monitoring on Saturday, particularly in western Uttar Pradesh.
The IMD has issued a heavy-rain warning for West Uttar Pradesh on September 5, while East Uttar Pradesh has no warning for Saturday but is expected to see heavy rain from September 6.
Recent flooding has already affected districts such as Lakhimpur Kheri and Varanasi. Authorities in Lakhimpur Kheri closed educational institutions up to Class 8 during the earlier spell of intense rainfall.
Delhi-NCR School Holiday September 5
Delhi-NCR is also expected to see unsettled weather on September 5. The IMD has issued a heavy-rain warning for Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi for September 5, with another warning listed for September 6.
The weather situation is already affecting parts of the region. Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall on September 4, with the IMD issuing a red alert and authorities warning about heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
West Bengal School Holiday September 5
West Bengal will also remain under a weather watch. The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in southern West Bengal and Sikkim on September 5. Gangetic West Bengal also faces heavy rain and thunderstorm activity on Saturday.
No blanket school closure has been confirmed across West Bengal based on the weather warning alone. Schools and local administrations can take separate decisions if rainfall causes flooding, waterlogging or transport problems.
Rajasthan School Holiday September 5
Rajasthan does not have a nationwide rain-related school holiday for September 5.
However, the weather department has issued a very heavy rain warning for East Rajasthan on Saturday, along with thunderstorms and lightning. West Rajasthan has a thunderstorm and lightning warning.
Schools in districts facing severe weather should follow instructions from local authorities. Students should also check their school’s Saturday schedule because many schools operate differently on weekends.
Odisha School Holiday September 5
Odisha continues to experience active monsoon conditions, but the school holiday situation remains dependent on local decisions.
Recent weather reports have identified Odisha among the regions receiving significant rainfall during the current monsoon spell. The state has also appeared in recent school-holiday and weather-related updates as an area where district-level decisions may be required.
Parents should check district-level orders if heavy rain, flooding or waterlogging affects their area.
State-Wise School Holiday Status for September 5
| State/Region | September 5 Status | What Students Should Check |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Holiday for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji’s birthday | School calendar |
| Bihar | No blanket rain closure confirmed | District/school notice |
| Uttarakhand | District-level closure possible | District administration |
| Jharkhand | Local closure possible in affected areas | District notification |
| Himachal Pradesh | Weather-related closure possible locally | District/school notice |
| Uttar Pradesh | No statewide rain closure confirmed | District and school updates |
| Delhi-NCR | No blanket closure confirmed | DoE/school notification |
| Haryana/Gurugram | Check local orders | District administration/school |
| West Bengal | Local closure possible | District/school notice |
| Rajasthan | Check affected districts | Local administration/school |
| Odisha | District-wise decision possible | Local administration |
| Madhya Pradesh | Check weather-affected districts | District/school notice |
| Chhattisgarh | District-level decision possible | Local administration |
| Maharashtra | Follow school calendar | School notification |
| Kerala | Follow regular academic calendar | School notification |
Teachers’ Day 2026: Will Schools Be Closed?
September 5 is Teachers’ Day in India, observed on the birth anniversary of former President and educationist Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
However, Teachers’ Day itself does not automatically create a nationwide school holiday. Schools can hold assemblies, cultural programmes, student-teacher activities and other celebrations according to their own schedules.
This year, the situation also varies because September 5 falls on a Saturday. Schools that already keep Saturdays off will remain closed as part of their weekly schedule, while schools with working Saturdays may continue classes unless another holiday or closure order applies.
