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Education
Kerala Declares School and College Holiday for FIFA World Cup Final
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🗓 20 Jul 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Kerala government has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges on the day of the FIFA World Cup final to allow students to watch the match.
The state of Kerala has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Sunday, the day of the FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina.
The decision, announced by the Education Department, aims to give students and teachers time to watch the match and celebrate the event.
The holiday will apply to all government and private institutions across the state, including primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
The move follows similar declarations in other states and is expected to boost viewership and create a festive atmosphere among students.
The decision, announced by the Education Department, aims to give students and teachers time to watch the match and celebrate the event.
The holiday will apply to all government and private institutions across the state, including primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
The move follows similar declarations in other states and is expected to boost viewership and create a festive atmosphere among students.