Schools in Meghalaya and Rajasthan closed on November 13, 2026
While Meghalaya and Rajasthan observe holidays, schools in other states like Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are expected to function normally.
Schools in Meghalaya and Rajasthan will remain closed on Friday, November 13, 2026, according to reports from The Economic Times. In Meghalaya, the state government has declared a holiday for the Wangala Festival, which is also called the 100 Drums Festival.
Rajasthan is currently observing a mid-term break from November 4 to November 15. Regular classes in the state, including in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota, are scheduled to resume on November 16.
In Delhi-NCR, schools are not under a blanket closure order for Friday. However, due to air pollution and the implementation of GRAP Stage III, authorities have moved classes up to Class 5 to a hybrid mode, allowing for online or offline attendance.
Other states show varying schedules. Schools in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain open. In West Bengal, schools are expected to reopen on November 13 following the conclusion of the Puja vacation on November 12.
In Bihar, government schools are scheduled to remain closed from November 7 to November 17 due to several festivals, including Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja. Regular classes in these institutions are expected to resume on November 18.
In Maharashtra, Diwali holidays run from November 2 to November 14, with classes resuming on November 16. Meanwhile, schools in Gujarat are observing an extended holiday period from November 5 to November 25.