School Holidays August-September 2026: Check Dates for Janamashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan & Other Festivals

School students, parents, and educational institutions in India, particularly in regions like Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and Telangana, will observe a series of festival-related school holidays in August and September 2026. These breaks are scheduled around significant festivals such as Eid-e-Milad, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Onam, and Ganesh Chaturthi. While state governments issue holiday notifications based on regional festivals and public holidays, individual school calendars remain the most reliable source for specific dates.

Important Holidays: August and September 2026 School Holidays

The following table summarises the key festival-related school holidays across selected regions for August and September 2026. Students, parents, and schools are advised to cross-reference these dates with their specific institutional calendars.

School Holidays August 2026: Eid-E-Milad, Raksha Bandhan, Onam

August 2026 includes several national and regional holidays that may give students a break from school, including Independence Day, Eid-e-Milad, Onam and Raksha Bandhan. However, school closures vary by state and individual institutional calendars, so students should confirm the dates with their respective schools.

Independence Day falls on Saturday, August 15, while Eid-e-Milad is observed around August 25–26 depending on the holiday calendar and local observance. Kerala observes its major Onam holidays from August 25 to 28, including First Onam, Thiruvonam, Third Onam and Fourth Onam. Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, August 28, with school holidays reported across several northern and western states.

School Holidays September 2026: Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi

September 2026 will commence with Janmashtami, followed by Ganesh Chaturthi later in the month. Janmashtami is listed for September 4, Friday. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is scheduled for September 14, Monday. This festival holds particular significance in Maharashtra, but is also widely observed in Karnataka, Goa, and Telangana. Karnataka’s holiday list specifically mentions Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata on September 14, 2026.

Confirming School Holiday Schedules

While state governments and various educational boards, including CBSE, issue general holiday notifications, the specific implementation can vary. Private institutions, for instance, may make adjustments to holiday schedules based on their own academic calendars and administrative requirements.

Therefore, the school’s individual academic calendar remains the most reliable source for confirming holidays, as stated by a primary source. Parents are encouraged to refer to official communications from their child’s school for the most accurate and up-to-date information on holiday dates.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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