August School Holidays 2026: There is only one day left until August begins. The festive season kicks off this month. Festivals such as Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) fall during this month. Both children and their parents eagerly await these holidays so they can travel or go on outings with their families. If you are planning a trip in August, you should check the holiday list beforehand. August promises to be a great month for children and parents alike, with numerous holidays falling on Sundays and coinciding with festivals.
There will be a total of 9 days off in August, comprising four public holidays and five Sundays. Schools will remain closed on major occasions such as Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Chehlum, and Eid-e-Milad (Barawafat).
When will schools remain closed in August 2026?
There are five Sundays in this month. Additionally, schools will be closed on August 15 (Independence Day), August 26 (Milad-un-Nabi/Eid-e-Milad), and August 28 (Raksha Bandhan).
August 2, 2026: Sunday
August 9, 2026: Sunday
August 15, 2026: Independence Day (Saturday)
August 16, 2026: Sunday
August 23, 2026: Sunday
August 26, 2026: Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) – Wednesday
August 28 – Friday – Raksha Bandhan (Holiday in many states)
August 29 – Saturday – Weekly off
August 30 – Sunday – Weekly off
The festival of Onam will also be celebrated in Kerala during August, with a holiday on August 26. However, this holiday applies only to that specific state; it is not a national holiday. Similarly, there will be no holiday for Raksha Bandhan in the southern states. You may also wish to check with your specific school.
Holidays will vary across different states.
Schools will remain closed for a total of 12 days in August. However, since many schools do not observe a weekly holiday on Saturdays, students will still get at least 8 days off. In many states, additional holidays are declared for local festivals, fairs, or regional celebrations. There are four holidays this week: August 26, August 28, August 29, and August 30.