November 18 school holiday or not?
As schools and students, as well as parents, prepare for the new week ahead, many are checking if November 18, 2025, will be a school holiday. Going by the latest updates, most states across India will have a normal working day, with schools functioning normally. For the majority of the country, there is no major festival or government holiday scheduled on this date, or any special event.
However, Tamil Nadu remains the main state with the possibility of school closures because of ongoing heavy rainfall and alerts issued earlier. Here is a clear breakdown.
Most States: Schools OPEN on November 18
November 18 is a regular working Tuesday for most regions in India. The following are the states and regions that are likely to remain open:
- Delhi NCR
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Odisha
- Madhya Pradesh
- Haryana
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- West Bengal
Regular classes will be conducted as these states do not have any new weather alerts or official orders declaring a holiday on November 18.
Tamil Nadu: Possibility of Holiday in Schools due to Heavy Rainfall
Tamil Nadu is the only state where schools may remain closed on November 18. Many districts have already declared holidays on November 17 due to:
- Widespread rainfall
- IMD orange alert
- Safety of students
- Waterlogging in certain areas
Some of the districts that are likely to extend their holidays include Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Villupuram, and Cuddalore, based on the rainfall prospects. The local administration will make district-wise announcements if there is deterioration of weather conditions.
Parents in Tamil Nadu are advised to stay updated about district collector announcements.
Conclusion
- November 18, 2025 is a regular school day for most states in India.
- Tamil Nadu is the only region where school holidays are possible due to heavy rainfall and precautionary measures.
- Students, parents, and teachers are advised to follow local updates, especially in rain-affected districts.
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