The Kerala government has declared Monday, July 20, a holiday for schools across the Indian state to allow students to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The decision was announced by Kerala’s General Education Department following growing public requests for a holiday, as the…
The Kerala government has declared Monday, July 20, a holiday for schools across the Indian state to allow students to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The decision was announced by Kerala’s General Education Department following growing public requests for a holiday, as the final between Argentina and Spain will be played late Sunday night in India. Kerala is known for its strong football following, particularly for Argentina and Brazil, with large-scale screenings and celebrations expected across the state. However, the announcement applies to schools under the General Education Department. There has been no confirmed statewide announcement declaring a holiday for all colleges. The FIFA World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 19, in the United States, with the match beginning after midnight in India.