India, Oct. 19 -- School Holiday Today, October 19, 2026: Schools in several Indian states are observing festive holidays on Monday, with closures linked to Maha Navami, Durga Puja-related celebrations and other regional observances. Students in Uttar Pradesh will get a holiday following the state government's announcement of a public holiday for Maha Navami on October 19. Uttarakhand has also declared a public holiday for Maha Navami, according to recent reports .

Meanwhile, schools in West Bengal may continue their Durga Puja break, while educational institutions in Kerala are scheduled to remain closed for Durgashtami. Schools in Telangana covered by the ongoing Dasara vacation may also remain closed. In Tamil Nadu, Ayudha Pooja-relat...