Schools to Close Across Multiple States for April 2026 Assembly Elections
Schools to remain closed for Assembly Elections 2026: Full state list
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On April 9, 2026, various states and Union Territories in India will hold Assembly Elections, prompting school closures to facilitate voting. Authorities will declare public holidays for educational institutions and government offices, with specific arrangements varying by state.
- 01April 9, 2026, is the scheduled date for Assembly Elections in several Indian states.
- 02Schools will close to support voter turnout and facilitate polling arrangements.
- 03States like Kerala, Puducherry, Assam, Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura will declare holidays for educational institutions.
- 04Polling facilities will often utilize school buildings as polling stations.
- 05Local authorities will announce specific school closures closer to the election date.
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On April 9, 2026, multiple states and Union Territories in India will conduct Assembly Elections, leading to the closure of schools and educational institutions. This measure aims to enhance voter turnout and facilitate the polling process. In Kerala, all schools will remain closed as the state votes across 140 Assembly constituencies. Similarly, Puducherry will see educational institutions shut down for elections covering 30 seats. In Assam, polling for 126 seats will prompt local authorities to announce school closures in designated areas. Goa will observe a paid holiday for bye-elections in the 21-Ponda Assembly constituency, while Karnataka will also close schools for bye-elections on the same day. Additionally, Nagaland and Tripura will participate in the elections, with local administrations typically declaring school holidays to support voter participation. These closures will be officially confirmed closer to the election date.
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The school closures will allow families to participate in the elections without the conflict of school schedules, thereby promoting civic engagement.
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