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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 15:35

Are schools closed on Election Day? It depends on your district: who is off on Nov. 3, 2026 - Nacionale — Are schools closed on Election Day?

School closures on Election Day differ by district. In Nashville, a number of schools do not open, while in New York City, kids do not attend school. The Indianapolis Public Schools board election results are also being tracked. The decision depends on local policies.

“The Indianapolis Public Schools board election results are also being tracked,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Shipcroft Worth Practice, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 2 — School closures on Election Day differ by district....

Nov 3 — The Indianapolis Public Schools board election results are also being tracked....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Shipcroft Worth Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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