Karnataka School Breaks in July 2025: Public Holidays and School Closures Due to Rain; Insight Provided
As the monsoon season sets in, Karnataka braces for heavy rainfall in several districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Belagavi, from Friday to Saturday. In response, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for various regions, including Bengaluru urban and rural, Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Mangaluru, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Ramanagara on July 14, 2025.
In anticipation of the inclement weather, the Kogadu district collector has ordered the closure of Anganwadis, private, primary, and pre-University Colleges in the district. Additionally, the Karnataka government has declared a two-day school closure on July 11 and 12, 2025, due to heavy rain in various districts. Udupi schools will also be closed on July 17, 2025, due to heavy rainfall in the region.
While the transition to Shravan (Sawan Masam) marks the beginning of a significant festival season with important Hindu festivals approaching, there is no formal announcement for a holiday on July 15, 2025, across Karnataka. However, there could be district-level or local holidays depending on regional traditions and needs. It is essential for parents and students to keep a regular check on weather forecast news and updates on rain-related school holidays.
School buses and public transport operators have been asked to exercise caution in areas with poor visibility and waterlogging. Everyone is advised to stay indoors during such weather conditions and have all emergency things with them. Parents and students can refer to the official notification by the local government for details about rain alert holidays in Karnataka.
Muharram will be a holiday on July 6, 2025, in Karnataka, and there will be a holiday on July 21, 2025, for the occasion of Bonalu in Ashad month. The Ashadha to Shravana transition marks the beginning of several lively festivals, including Bonalu, but its impact on school holidays is yet to be confirmed.
In summary, no official statewide school holiday has been declared in Karnataka on July 15, 2025. Possible local or district holidays based on tradition or weather conditions could be announced. However, no confirmed closure due to Shravan festivals or heavy rains has been made as of now. It is advisable for everyone to stay updated on the weather forecast and official announcements regarding school holidays in Karnataka.
As the situation requires consideration of both education-and-self-development and weather conditions, parents and students in Karnataka should stay updated on weather forecast news and updates on rain-related school holidays. While the transition to Shravan (Sawan Masam) brings significant Hindu festivals approaching, no formal announcement for a holiday on July 15, 2025, has been made, but possible local or district holidays based on tradition or weather conditions could be announced.
