Students and parents across India can anticipate a regular academic schedule for Tuesday, December 2, as the date is not designated as a national holiday. The majority of states will conduct normal school operations. However, localized disruptions are expected in a few regions due to weather warnings, administrative needs, and a specific religious observance.
State-Wise Breakdown: Closures and Alerts
Goa is the sole state confirming a full holiday on Tuesday. All schools and government offices will remain shut to observe the Feast of St Francis Xavier. While the feast is traditionally marked on December 3, local adjustments have shifted the holiday to December 2 this year.
In South India, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are under a Yellow Alert for light to moderate rainfall linked to cyclonic activity. District authorities will monitor rainfall intensity and may declare school holidays at short notice, particularly in coastal regions like Chennai. Parents are advised to follow local announcements.
In Maharashtra, schools in rural areas of Pune district are likely to be closed. This is because numerous school buildings will serve as polling stations for ongoing local body elections for Nagar Parishad and Panchayat seats.
Regions Functioning Normally
Most other parts of the country will see uninterrupted school schedules. Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana have not announced any holidays for December 2. There are no widespread festival holidays, weather warnings, or government-declared closures affecting these states.
Special Holiday in Haryana for Gita Recitation Participants
A unique holiday announcement came from Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared Tuesday a special holiday for the 21,000 students who participated in a massive Bhagavad Gita recitation event on December 1. The gathering, part of the International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra's Keshav Park, saw children reciting verses together. The CM, along with yoga guru Baba Ramdev and scholar Swami Gyananand Maharaj, offered greetings on the occasion of Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti.
Key Recommendations for Parents:
- Monitor district-level announcements, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and rural Pune.
- Stay updated via official school WhatsApp groups and local news channels.
- Be prepared for last-minute closures in alert zones, as decisions hinge on real-time safety conditions like rainfall intensity.
For most students, it will be a standard school day, but vigilance is advised in the specified sensitive regions.
