Kerala, Meghalaya & Manipur Declare School Holiday for World Cup Final
The governments of Kerala, Meghalaya, and Manipur have declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday to allow students and teachers to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina.
The match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST, and the decision was taken considering the late-night schedule. Kerala acted after requests from students, while Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma described football as a passion deeply rooted in the state’s culture.
📌 Key Highlights:
- ⚽ Holiday declared in Kerala, Meghalaya & Manipur
- 🏫 Applies to all educational institutions
- 🌙 Decision taken due to late-night World Cup final
- 🇪🇸 Spain to face 🇦🇷 Argentina in the final
- 🎉 Students can enjoy the match without missing classes
