School holiday today: No fresh official announcement has been made about school closures across India for September 28, 2026, as of now. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in some areas of north India.
Several states across central, eastern, northeastern, western and southern India are also expected to receive rainfall on Monday, according to the weather department. Students and parents are advised to check with their respective schools and local authorities for any weather-related closure or change in timings.
Punjab school holiday
Meanwhile, schools across Punjab will remain closed on September 28 to mark Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti. The Punjab government has declared the day a public holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
The holiday will also apply to government offices in the state. Schools and educational institutions in Punjab will therefore not conduct regular classes on September 28. The day is observed to remember Bhagat Singh and his role in India's freedom movement.
Weather forecast for September 28
In northwest India, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand on September 28. The IMD has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand. Himachal Pradesh and other parts of northwest India may receive isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.
A well-marked low-pressure area over northern parts of central Uttar Pradesh is likely to move north-northwestwards across the state and gradually weaken into a low-pressure area during the next 12 hours. The system is expected to influence weather conditions across parts of Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring areas.
In central India, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over West Madhya Pradesh from September 27 to 30, while East Madhya Pradesh is likely to receive rain from September 27 to October 1. Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are also expected to see rainfall during the coming days. Thunderstorms and lightning are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on September 28.
In eastern India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Bihar is also likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may experience heavy rain and thundersqualls, with wind speeds potentially reaching 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph.
Rain, thunderstorms in northeast India
Several parts of northeast India are also expected to receive rain. Arunachal Pradesh may see isolated to scattered rainfall through October 3, while Assam, Meghalaya and the other northeastern states are likely to receive rain during the coming days.
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over Assam and Meghalaya from September 28 to 30. Winds may reach 40-50 kmph and gust to 60 kmph in some areas. Similar conditions are expected over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura from September 28.
Weather in Maharashtra, Gujarat and western India
In western India, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Gujarat, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra through October 3. Marathwada may receive rain from September 27 to 29.
Madhya Maharashtra could also see gusty winds on September 28, with wind speeds of 30-40 kmph and gusts reaching 50 kmph. Thunderstorms and lightning are likely over parts of the region in the following days.
South India weather
Several southern states are also likely to receive rain on September 28. Isolated to scattered rainfall is forecast over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, among other areas.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Parts of Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Telangana may also experience strong winds.
The IMD has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall over South Interior Karnataka from September 28 to October 1, while Kerala and Mahe are expected to receive heavy rainfall later in the week.
Will schools be closed today?
Schools across Punjab will remain closed on September 28, 2026, as the state observes a holiday. However, no school holiday or closure has been announced for other states so far. Any further closures will depend on announcements from the concerned state or district administrations and individual schools.
Parents and students should check official updates from local authorities and their respective schools before leaving home, especially in areas facing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms or other severe weather conditions.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information available at the time of writing. As of now, no school holiday has been announced for September 28. This article will be updated if an official announcement regarding school closure is made.
