Following a recent break for Diwali and other October festivities, students across India are looking forward to upcoming holidays, with the major winter vacations scheduled for December and January. Before that, the month of November will bring several significant closures for schools.
November School Holiday Calendar
Key celebrations and weekly offs will grant students several days off during the month. Important holidays include:
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 5
- Children’s Day: November 14
- Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day: November 24
Additionally, schools will observe routine weekly holidays, including the Second Saturday (November 8) and all Sundays (November 9, November 16, November 23, and November 30).
Cyclone Montha Forces School Closures in Southern and Eastern States
While many schools are preparing for planned holidays, institutions in several coastal regions have been forced to shut down due to the impact of Cyclone Montha and subsequent heavy rainfall.
Schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana remain closed, with many buildings converted into relief camps for displaced citizens. According to reports, approximately 10,000 people have been moved to these temporary shelters.
In Andhra Pradesh alone, Cyclone Montha affected an estimated 1.8 million people across 249 areas (mandals), 1,434 villages, and 48 towns. The state has reported significant infrastructure damage, with losses to rural water supply estimated at about Rs 36 crore, and irrigation damage totaling Rs 16.45 crore.
Local disaster response teams have been actively involved in relief efforts, including diverting traffic on 297 flooded roads and clearing 380 fallen trees. Health measures have also been prioritized, with 3,175 pregnant women safely relocated to secure locations and 2,130 medical camps established.
Similarly, numerous schools in Odisha and West Bengal have also been closed as a precaution and in response to the severe weather conditions associated with Cyclone Montha. The dual effect of scheduled breaks and weather-related closures marks a disrupted yet important time for the academic calendar.
