Students across India are set to see a mix of school closures this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. While all schools nationwide are expected to remain shut on Wednesday, August 26 for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast, has also raised questions over local, weather-related closures. The exact holiday schedule, however, will differ by state, district and individual school.Raksha Bandhan holiday in northern states on August 28A third holiday follows closely after: schools in northern states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Bihar will remain shut on Friday, August 28, for Raksha Bandhan. Since the festival is less widely observed in southern states, students there are advised to verify the holiday status directly with their schools.Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi shuts schools nationwide on August 26Schools across the country are scheduled to remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, observed as a gazetted public and school holiday in most Indian states. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed by Muslims across India. According to the Islamic calendar, it falls on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal, corresponding to August 26 this year.Delhi-NCR and HaryanaDelhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad have all reported rain, thunderstorms, waterlogging and traffic disruption, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of continued rainfall in the region. Gurugram has been among the worst-hit; following heavy rain, the district administration advised offices and schools to shift to work-from-home or online classes on August 25. Parents and students in Gurugram were advised to await a fresh advisory for August 26 from the district administration or their respective schools.Uttar PradeshNoida and Ghaziabad, as part of the Delhi-NCR belt, remain key areas to watch, with western Uttar Pradesh also forecast to receive heavy rain. No blanket closure has been announced for schools across the state, though district administrations may act independently if conditions worsen.OdishaAmong the worst-affected states, Odisha has already seen school closures tied directly to flooding, with all schools in Nabarangpur district shut on August 25, alongside 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak district. Students in flood-affected districts have been advised to monitor further announcements closely.West BengalHeavy rain was forecast for districts including Bankura, Jhargram, West Midnapore, East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas, along with North Bengal districts such as Darjeeling, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri. Kolkata and its surrounding areas may also see rain and waterlogging, though no statewide closure has been announced.BiharBihar continues to see active monsoon conditions, with rain and thunderstorms forecast in several areas. No statewide closure has been announced, though district administrations may act locally if flooding or waterlogging creates safety concerns.JharkhandJharkhand remains under active monsoon conditions, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas. While no statewide closure has been confirmed, schools in vulnerable districts, particularly around Ranchi, may receive local instructions if road disruption occurs.Sikkim and Northeast IndiaHeavy rainfall is forecast across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and neighbouring states through the week, according to the IMD. In Sikkim's hilly terrain, heavy rain also raises the risk of landslides and road disruption, which could prompt local school closures if transport becomes unsafe.UttarakhandRainfall can disrupt roads and transportation across many districts. No statewide holiday has been confirmed for August 26, but district administrations may announce local closures depending on conditions.Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh faces the risk of landslides, blocked roads and poor visibility disrupting school transport. No statewide school closure has been confirmed at present, though students in vulnerable districts have been advised to follow local administration and school advisories.MaharashtraMaharashtra, including Mumbai and the Konkan region, is expected to see continued rain through the week, with no statewide closure confirmed. Students in affected areas have been advised to check individual school notifications for local closures.Onam holiday in Kerala on August 26Kerala schools will additionally be closed the same day for Onam, a festival celebrated primarily by the Malayali community to honour the mythical king Mahabali and mark the harvest season. Several schools in other parts of the country also observe an Onam holiday, though students are advised to confirm this against their institution's academic calendar or official circulars.Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra PradeshRainfall activity is also expected across these southern states, according to the IMD's broader forecast. Schools here are generally expected to follow their regular schedules unless a district or state authority announces a holiday.What students and parents should checkWith festival holidays confirmed for August 26 and August 28, and weather-related closures dependent on local conditions, students and parents have been advised to check both their school's academic calendar and any official circulars or advisories issued by district administrations before assuming a holiday.