West Bengal School Holiday Today, October 6, 2026: Schools in the state of West Bengal are being verified as to whether they have been opened or not on Tuesday as West Bengal is holding elections in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies. Polling has been scheduled for October 6, while vote counting will take place on October 9. The government of West Bengal has declared October 6 as a holiday in government offices and schools situated within the two constituencies.
Are West Bengal Schools Open or Closed Today (October 6)?
The schools situated in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituency areas are closed today (October 6), owing to the bye-election however, it is not a school holiday in the state of West Bengal. Unless there is any other announcement from the respective school or district, it can be assumed that the schools are functioning as usual.
West Bengal School Holiday Today (October 6): Is Statewide Closure Announced
No general statewide school closure has been announced for October 6 because of the by-elections.
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West Bengal Finance Department’s memo of September 14 states that October 6 is a holiday for educational institutions located within the ambit of the 70-Rejinagar and 210-Nandigram Assembly constituencies. The order also makes provision for election related preparations for institutions functioning as polling stations or election offices.
Therefore, parents should check their school’s location rather than assuming that all West Bengal schools are closed.
West Bengal School Holiday Today (October 6): IMD Weather Alert
The weather is yet another thing to watch out for. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata of the India Meteorological Department, there has been an issuance of thunderstorm and lightning warning for Gangetic West Bengal dated October 6.
There are similar thunderstorm and lightning warnings for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. The weather warning is independent of the holiday announced due to the election. The school which is not located within the two bypoll constituencies should not be automatically assumed to be closed.
West Bengal School Holiday Today (October 6): Which Areas Are On High Alert?
- Nandigram Assembly constituency: Schools are closed because of the October 6 by-election.
- Rejinagar Assembly constituency: Schools are closed because of the October 6 by-election.
- Gangetic West Bengal: IMD has issued a thunderstorm and lightning warning for October 6.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim: Thunderstorm and lightning warnings are also in force for October 6.
- Other districts: Students should follow their school calendar and any local administration or education department announcement.
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