New Delhi/Mumbai: As students prepare for the weekend, confusion regarding school holidays has gripped several states this Friday, January 30, 2026. While regular classes continue in most parts of India, specific state-level events have triggered mixed responses in Maharashtra and Telangana.
Here is the confirmed state-wise breakdown for today.
Maharashtra: Mixed Status (Confusion Prevails)
Maharashtra is observing the final day of the three-day state mourning period declared following the tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this week. However, schools are NOT universally closed today.
- The Directive: While the state government declared a strict holiday for Wednesday (Jan 28), the notification for Jan 29 and 30 left discretion to local authorities.
- Current Status: Most private schools in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur are reported to be OPEN today to adhere to the academic calendar.
- Advisory: If you have not received a “Closed” SMS from your school, assume it is a regular working day.
- Offices: State government offices remain closed or are operating with skeletal staff. The national flag is flying at half-mast.
Telangana: Closed in Specific Districts (Medaram Jatara)
In Telangana, a specific holiday has been declared for educational institutions in Mulugu district and surrounding zones to facilitate the Sammakka Saralamma Medaram Jatara.
- The Reason: The festival is at its peak today (Friday) with the main worship rituals.
- Impact: Schools in the festival zone are closed to manage the massive influx of pilgrims.
- Hyderabad Update: Schools in Hyderabad and other unaffected districts remain OPEN unless specified by local collectors.
Delhi, UP & Other States: Open
For students in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab, it is a regular working day.
- Martyr’s Day (Shaheed Diwas): Today is the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Schools will observe a 2-minute silence at 11:00 AM, but classes will proceed as per the normal Friday timetable.
Key Highlights
- Maharashtra: LIKELY OPEN (Check School App/SMS).
- Telangana (Mulugu): CLOSED (Medaram Jatara).
- Rest of India: OPEN (Regular Classes).
FAQ Section
A1: Most likely NO. Unless your specific school has declared a holiday for the mourning period, schools are functioning.
A2: Commercial banks are generally functioning, though government offices are observing mourning protocols.
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