{
  "id": 15407401,
  "title": "School Holiday on October 19: Check closures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/school-holiday-on-october-19-check-closures",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T11:28:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/school-holiday-on-october-19-check-state-wise-closures-for-durga-puja-maha-navami-vijayadashami-ayudha-pooja-dasara-2026-other-festivals/articleshow/135027856.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 19, schools across several Indian states will potentially close due to various festival holidays and the ongoing Dasara vacation. The holiday schedule differs by region, as it depends on local festivals, academic calendars, and government directives. West Bengal is currently observing its Durga Puja holiday period, while Kerala has Maha Navami on its list of festive observances. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Gujarat, and other states may also have their schools closed in accordance with their respective holiday schedules.\n\nIn southern India, Ayudha Pooja celebrations could impact school timings and attendance. Additionally, heavy rainfall in certain districts might lead to further closures. Students and parents should verify their school's official notice for specific updates before heading out on Monday. School closures are not automatic; they depend on announcements from state governments, district administrations, or individual schools.\n\nA breakdown of state-wise updates includes West Bengal, which is observing Durga Puja holidays; Kerala, observing Maha Navami and Vijayadashami; Uttar Pradesh, which will be closed; Uttarakhand, also closed; Odisha following its festive holiday calendar; Jharkhand potentially observing Durga Puja-related holidays; Sikkim with regional festive observances; Tamil Nadu observing Ayudha Pooja; Telangana under Dasara vacation; Andhra Pradesh dealing with heavy rain warnings; and Gujarat observing a Vijayadashami break. For any potential school closures, students and parents should consult school circulars, official state education department updates, and district administration announcements.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}