
Schools across India are expected to function normally on Friday, 9 October 2026, as no nationwide holiday has been declared. Schools in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are generally expected to hold regular classes.

District-level closures may still be announced in areas affected by heavy rain, landslides, unsafe roads or other weather conditions. Parents should check school messages, websites, circulars, district administration announcements, state education notices, local weather warnings and transport conditions before sending children to school on 9 October.
The absence of a national holiday means most students are expected to follow their normal timetable on 9 October. The uncertainty is local, particularly in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rain, landslides or unsafe roads could lead to district-level decisions. School communications and district administration notices therefore carry more immediate weight than the general holiday schedule. Parents also need to account for transport conditions, since a school may remain open while travel becomes unsafe. Any change will depend on notifications issued before students travel to school on 9 October.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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