The southwest monsoon continues to remain active across several parts of India, prompting students and parents to check if schools will be closed on Monday, August 24, 2026. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected in several states, while isolated areas of Odisha may experience heavy to very heavy rain. Rainfall is also likely in parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, the Northeast and southern India.However, no official school holiday has been announced for August 24 so far. Weather-related school closures are usually announced by state governments, district administrations or individual schools depending on local conditions, including flooding, waterlogging, landslides and difficulties in travelling safely.Delhi School Holiday UpdateNo official school holiday announcement for Delhi on Monday, August 24, 2026, has been confirmed so far. Recent updates indicate that Delhi schools are not scheduled to close because of rain, although individual schools may issue their own notices based on local conditions.Odisha School Holiday UpdateOdisha is expected to face heavy rainfall on August 24, with the IMD’s Bhubaneswar centre forecasting heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Sundargarh and Sambalpur. A yellow warning has also been issued for Jharsuguda, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur and Balangir. However, there is currently no official confirmation of school closures in Odisha due to the rainfall. Parents and students are advised to check updates from the respective district administration or schools for any last-minute announcement.Himachal Pradesh School Holiday UpdateAs of the latest available updates, there is no confirmed statewide school holiday in Himachal Pradesh for Monday, August 24, 2026, due to rainfall. School closures during severe weather are generally decided by the state government, district administrations or individual schools based on local conditions such as heavy rain, landslides and unsafe travel.Kerala School Holiday UpdateKerala is expected to receive heavy rainfall in several districts on Monday, August 24, 2026. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur. However, there is no confirmed statewide announcement of a school holiday in Kerala for August 24 at present.West Bengal School Holiday UpdateWest Bengal is among the states expected to receive rainfall on Monday, August 24, 2026, as the southwest monsoon remains active across several parts of the country. However, there is no confirmed school holiday in West Bengal for August 24 due to rain in the latest information available.Uttarakhand School Holiday UpdateThere is no state-wide announcement of a school holiday in Uttarakhand for Monday, August 24, 2026, due to rainfall, according to the latest available updates.Chhattisgarh School Holiday UpdateChhattisgarh is expected to receive heavy rainfall on Monday, August 24, 2026, with the IMD warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the state. However, there is currently no confirmed announcement of a statewide school holiday in Chhattisgarh for August 24 due to rain. School closures during severe weather are generally decided by the concerned district administration based on local conditions such as flooding, waterlogging and road safety.How To Check If Your School Is Closed On August 24 The most reliable way to find out whether your school will remain closed on August 24 is to check official announcements from the school and local authorities.Students and parents should monitor: The school’s official WhatsApp groups, app, website or notice board. The district administration’s website and verified social media accounts. Messages or instructions from the school principal or class teacher. Local government alerts in areas affected by flooding, landslides or other weather-related risks.