Are Schools Closed on Labour Day (May 1st)? Check the Status in Your State

Today, May 1, 2026, schools and colleges in several states remain closed due to the observance of Labour Day, Buddha Purnima, and Maharashtra Day. Find out whether today is a holiday in your specific state.

Today, May 1st, Labour Day is being celebrated across the entire country. This year, as the day coincides with Buddha Purnima—and in some states, with Maharashtra Day—the status regarding school and college holidays varies across different regions. While educational institutions remain closed in many states today, regular classes are proceeding as usual in some other places. Consequently, it is essential for students and parents to verify whether schools in their specific locality are open or closed today.

Students are advised to check for official notifications from their respective schools or colleges. Many institutions are sharing information regarding holidays or class schedules via their websites, mobile apps, or WhatsApp groups. To avoid any inconvenience, refrain from making a decision to attend—or not attend—school without first confirming the status.

Special Programs in Schools

In regions where today is not a holiday, many schools are organizing special programs, speeches, and awareness-raising activities on the occasion of Labour Day to educate students about the invaluable contributions of workers.

Maharashtra

Today, Maharashtra observes a full public holiday due to the simultaneous observance of both Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. All schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the state remain closed today.

Punjab

A government holiday has been declared in Punjab today on the occasion of Labour Day. All schools and colleges remain closed, and no classes of any kind are being conducted.

Haryana

Schools and colleges in Haryana also remain closed today, May 1st. Both government-run and many private institutions have declared a holiday.

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Kerala

In these southern Indian states, most schools and colleges remain closed today in observance of Labour Day. However, classes may be conducted partially in some private institutions.

West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Chhattisgarh

Most schools and colleges in these states also remain closed today. While some private institutions may choose to remain open at their own discretion, a general holiday is being observed across the region.

Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

The situation regarding holidays in these states today is not entirely uniform. Some schools are closed, while many private schools and colleges remain open today. Here, the decision depends on the institutions’ own internal regulations.