School Holiday Today Due to Rains: School Closed in Mumbai, Parts of Kerala, Red Alert in Delhi, Gurugram

School Holiday on 9th July 2026: As the monsoon is getting severe over several parts of India, July 9, 2026, school holidays are expected to be announced today for many states due to heavy rainfall, waterlogging, landslides, and weather alerts, while some regions have already announced a holiday for schools considering the safety of students. Some districts have asked to take all the precautionary measures and will decide by checking the latest weather conditions.

The situation in Delhi NCR and Gurugram is particularly serious as the rainfall is causing major problems for people. Gurugram police have issued a Work from Home advisory for all corporate offices for two days straight through its official X handle. They have taken this measure to reduce traffic congestion, ensuring public safety and preventing severe waterlogging. Delhi remains under severe red alert, and high chances of schools will opt for virtual classes or a proper school holiday. 

Wayanad, Kerala, is also on high alert because of the landslide, and several districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka also continue to receive heavy rainfall. Although not every district has officially declared a school holiday for July 9, 2026, looking at the current weather conditions and IMD report, there is a high chance that the schools in these states will go for virtual classes or a school holiday. Students and parents are advised to stay updated with the local district administrations and their respective schools for any updates regarding the school opening schedule. 

Surat: Schools Closed Due to Waterlogging

Due to the heavy rain in the city and district of Surat, the schools across the city have been shut down as per the announcements made by the local authorities. Surat District Education Officer Bhagirathsinh Parmar said, “We have decided to keep schools in Surat city and the district closed due to the heavy rainfall forecast, keeping the safety of students in mind. Rainwater entered several schools on Tuesday, and we do not want to take any risk.”

Places across the city without heavy rainfall are operating normally. Waterlogging across the city brought life to a halt, with power outages and water entering premises of offices and schools across the city.

Delhi and Gurugram: High Chances of School Closure Amid Heavy Rain

Delhi NCR has witnessed severe and continuous rainfall over the last few days. It has led to waterlogging and high traffic congestion. Most schools in Delhi have given a school holiday, but there is no official update from the district administration yet. 

In Gurugram, as the offices are closed for two days, it is expected that the schools will also be closed or on virtual mode. Although no city-wide school holiday has been announced. Schools in all of Delhi NCR, which include Noida, Faridabad, Delhi and Gurugram, are advised to take precautionary measures if the weather conditions get more severe.

Maharashtra: District Administrations Monitoring Rain Situation

As per the latest updates, due to extremely heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging, the Palghar District Collector has declared a holiday on 9 July 2026 (Thursday) for all educational institutions across Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and the entire Vasai Taluka. The order applies to Anganwadis, Government & private primary and secondary schools, Zilla Parishad schools, Aided & unaided schools, all colleges, ITI and vocational training institutes.

Several districts of Maharashtra have been witnessing severe rainfall since the start of this week. Earlier, authorities had declared school holidays in Mumbai, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Lonavala and many nearby regions because of extremely heavy rainfall. District administrators are continuously monitoring the situation and are updating about it. Further updates regarding school closures will be provided here. 

Dehradun Schools Closed Today: IMD Issues Orange Alert

The  India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Dehradun for today, July 9, 2026. Considering this and the continuous rainfall in the city, authorities have announced a school holiday for all government, government-aided, and private schools, along with Anganwadi centres for today, July 9, 2026. 

Uttar Pradesh School Holiday July 9: Ghaziabad, Mathura and Hathras Classes Suspended Due to Heavy Rainfall

Amid Continuous monsoon showers and forecasts of more rainfall, the district administrations in Ghaziabad, Mathura and Hathras have ordered the closure of schools up to class 8 on July 9, 2026. The precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of students. Several areas continue to witness waterlogging and rain related disruptions. Parents are advised to follow updates issued by their respective district administrations and schools.

Karnataka: Holidays Continue in Rain-Affected Districts

Heavy monsoon showers are affecting several parts of Karnataka. The district administration declared a school holiday for July 8, 2026. The schools may remain closed tomorrow as well. In Karnataka, holidays are for schools, PU colleges and Anganwadi centres in Hosanagar and Sagar taluks of Shivamogga district due to continuous rainfall and strong winds.

Kerala School Holiday July 9: Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram Closed Amid Heavy Rain Alert 

In Kerala, district authorities have confirmed a holiday for July 9, 2026, for schools in Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts. Other nearby affected areas are likely to remain under review, with closure decisions expected based on weather conditions and landslides. The decision has been taken following the IMD’s Report of heavy rainfall warnings and concerns. Schools, Colleges, Anganwadis and all other educational institutions in the affected area will remain closed. Parents and students should stay updated with the latest information from their respective districts.

Himachal Pradesh School Holiday for July 9

Heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of Himachal Pradesh, increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods, and road blockages in various districts. The IMD has issued weather warnings for the state, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. No statewide school holiday has been announced for July 9, 2026. District administrations may declare closures in severely affected areas if the weather conditions get worse.

Odisha School Holiday for July 9

The southwest monsoon remains active across several districts of Odisha, with heavy rainfall forecast over the coming days. District administrations are keeping a check on the weather situation, specifically on the low-lying and flood-prone areas. Although there is no official school holiday declared for July 9, 2026. Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official district advisories and school notifications for the latest updates.

Other States Where Schools May Remain Closed on July 9

Apart from Delhi NCR, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, the Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states, increasing the possibilities of district-level school closures. 

States which are under high watch of their district administrations are:

• Gujarat
• Uttarakhand
• Himachal Pradesh
• Odisha
• Uttar Pradesh
• Goa
• Coastal Karnataka

State-wise School Holiday on 9th July 2026

The possibility of school holidays on 9 July 2026 remains high in several rain-affected districts across India as the southwest monsoon continues to intensify.