Manipur declares a holiday for schools and colleges on July 20, 2026, so students and staff can watch the FIFA World Cup final. The decision is endorsed by the governor and applies across the state’s educational institutions. Authorities close classes to enable a live viewing of the match. The final features reigning champions Argentina against Spain. The game is scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM, according to the reports, which is why the holiday is set for the following Monday. By shutting schools and colleges for the day, the state aims to ensure that students can participate in watching the match without missing scheduled instruction time. No additional policy details, exemptions, or alternative arrangements are mentioned in the reports.