School Closings and Delays Today (October 20, 2025)

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School closures and delays for Monday, October 20, 2025, in the USA are primarily due to pre-scheduled holidays and staff professional development days, rather than unexpected weather.

The most notable reason for closures in some areas is the observance of Diwali.

Here is the list of known closures and schedule changes in the USA for Monday, October 20, 2025:

USA School Closures and Delays: Monday, October 20, 2025

District/Area	State	Status on Oct. 20, 2025	Details/Reason
NYC Public Schools	New York	CLOSED for Students	Diwali Holiday. The NYC public school system officially observes Diwali as a school holiday.
Ardsley School District	New York	CLOSED for Students	Diwali Holiday. Confirmed closure in Westchester County.
Scarsdale School District	New York	CLOSED for Students	Diwali Holiday. Confirmed closure in Westchester County.
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional SD	New Jersey	CLOSED for Students	Diwali Holiday / Staff In-Service. The district is closed in observance of Diwali, with staff scheduled for an In-Service day.
Bedford County Public Schools	Virginia	CLOSED for Students	Conference Day. Pre-scheduled non-student day for Parent-Teacher Conferences (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
Wayne County Public Schools	North Carolina	CLOSED for Students	Workday for Traditional Calendar Schools. Pre-scheduled Teacher Workday (no school for students on the traditional calendar).

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.

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