On 19 August 2025, several Indian states have announced school holidays due to heavy rain, red alerts, and safety concerns. Cities and regions including Mumbai, Thane, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, and Kerala will keep schools and colleges shut.
Meanwhile, Manipur will observe a holiday for the birth anniversary of Maharaja Veer Vikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
Mumbai Schools and Colleges Holiday on 19 August 2025
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared that all schools and colleges in Mumbai (City and Suburbs) will remain closed on Tuesday, 19 August 2025. This precautionary step follows the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Red Alert, which predicts extremely heavy rainfall and possible waterlogging from 18 to 20 August. The holiday applies to government, private, municipal, aided, and unaided schools and colleges.
Jammu & Kashmir Weather Update and School Closure
In Jammu & Kashmir, all educational institutions were closed on 18 August due to intense rainfall and flood risks. The IMD has warned of severe weather conditions including thundershowers, flash floods, and possible cloudbursts between 17-19 August. Districts such as Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and parts of Kashmir are under high alert. Authorities may extend the holiday into 19 August if conditions worsen.
Karnataka Rain Holiday for Schools and Colleges
In Kodagu district, Karnataka, the administration has announced a school and college holiday on 19 August due to heavy rain warnings. The order covers both government and private educational institutions to safeguard students during adverse weather.
Kerala Declares Holiday in Thrissur District
In Kerala, Thrissur district declared a holiday for all educational institutions on 18 August after continuous heavy rainfall disrupted normal life. With IMD warnings continuing, there is a possibility that schools and colleges may remain closed on 19 August as well. Parents and students are advised to monitor official district announcements.
Manipur Holiday for Maharaja Veer Vikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Jayanti
Unlike weather-related closures in other states, Manipur will observe a holiday on 19 August 2025 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Veer Vikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. Banks and government offices will remain closed, while schools and colleges are expected to function normally unless district authorities declare otherwise.
More Closures Possible Due to Rainfall Till 20 August
Since the IMD has forecast continuous rainfall till 20 August, more states and districts may announce last-minute school closures. Parents and students are strongly advised to check official government notifications, education department circulars, and district administration alerts before heading to school or college.
With multiple school holidays across India on 19 August 2025, families are urged to stay tuned to IMD weather alerts and district notifications for timely updates.