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Education
Schools slated to be closed on Nov 2; Delhi‑NCR, Maharashtra assess continuation
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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Schools across India are scheduled to observe a holiday on November 2, while education authorities in Delhi‑NCR, Maharashtra and several other states are reviewing whether to keep them closed.
The Economic Times reports that a nationwide school holiday has been announced for November 2. The closure aligns with the calendar of public holidays observed by most state education boards.
In Delhi‑NCR and Maharashtra, officials are currently evaluating whether to maintain the shutdown, citing logistical considerations and pending directives from higher authorities. Similar deliberations are reported in a few other states, though no final decision has been communicated yet.
Parents and students have been advised to stay alert for official notifications from their respective school administrations. The education departments have urged stakeholders to monitor updates on official websites and local news channels for any changes to the holiday schedule.
The temporary suspension of classes is expected to affect examinations, extracurricular activities, and transport arrangements, prompting schools to issue revised timetables where necessary.
In Delhi‑NCR and Maharashtra, officials are currently evaluating whether to maintain the shutdown, citing logistical considerations and pending directives from higher authorities. Similar deliberations are reported in a few other states, though no final decision has been communicated yet.
Parents and students have been advised to stay alert for official notifications from their respective school administrations. The education departments have urged stakeholders to monitor updates on official websites and local news channels for any changes to the holiday schedule.
The temporary suspension of classes is expected to affect examinations, extracurricular activities, and transport arrangements, prompting schools to issue revised timetables where necessary.