Schools in Telangana will remain closed today.

Schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana have announced a holiday on Monday for Holi, a Hindu festival celebrated in India and around the world.

The Telangana government has declared a holiday for Holi on Monday, March 25. Schools will also be closed for Good Friday on March 29, a day for Christians to remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

Additionally, some schools in Hyderabad may also have a holiday on March 31, which is an optional holiday.